THE BALLOON MAN

Carousel marks 100-year milestone
Community party, free rides will celebrate the event

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Bernadette O'Keefe
Bernadette O'Keefe poses with horses on the City Park carousel
Friday, July 22, 2011
By GAYLE PEREZ gperez@chieftain.com The Pueblo Chieftain
The historic carousel in City Park is turning 100 years old and Puebloans of all ages are invited to celebrate the milestone.

"We know that there have been generations of Puebloans who have enjoyed the carousel and when we realized it was going to be 100 years old this year, we knew we had to do something to celebrate it," said Bernadette O'Keefe, recreation supervisor for the Pueblo Parks and Recreation Department.

"We want to celebrate the memories the carousel has brought to the people of Pueblo and beyond. This carousel means so much to so many people in the area."

From 3 to 9 p.m. Saturday, the public is invited to revel, reminisce and ride on the historic carousel, built in 1911.

Young and old have enjoyed rides on the City Park carousel that is marking its 100th anniversary this weekend.

As part of the anniversary festivities, City Council President Ray Aguilera will read a proclamation declaring Saturday as the Historic Carousel 100th Anniversary Day.

There will be free carousel rides, face painting, clowns and cake. The other rides at the park will be open but will cost 25 cents. The train is 50 cents.

O'Keefe said festivities are being held this weekend to coincide with National Carousel Day, which is Monday.

The carousel was built in 1911 by C.W. Parker company in Abilene, Kan., but didn't come to Pueblo until 1914, O'Keefe said
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