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Coney Island’s amusement season will begin at noon on Friday. Luna Park will hold its annual Donation Day and egg cream christening of the 96-year-old Cyclone on Sunday. The first 96 people on line will get an egg cream and a free ride on the historic coaster. Proceeds will be donated to children and youth charities such as the Coney Island Sharks, Give Kids The World Village and Operation H.O.O.D. This season will feature the park’s two newest rides, family coaster Tony’s Express and log flume Leti’s Treasure, in addition to custom-designed rope courses Sky Chaser and Sky Tykes. “It is an honor to continue the incomparable amusement legacy in Coney Island and preserve, revitalize and provide an incredible family-oriented experience in NYC,” said Alessandro Zamperla, president and CEO of Central Amusement International. Deno’s Wonder Wheel Amusement Park will hold its Blessing of the Rides ceremony at 10:30 a.m. on Sunday. The post ‘People’s

Coney Island’s amusement season will begin at noon on Friday. Luna Park will hold its annual Donation Day and egg cream christening of the 96-year-old Cyclone on Sunday. The first 96 people on line will get an egg cream and a free ride on the historic coaster. Proceeds will be donated to children and youth charities such as the Coney Island Sharks, Give Kids The World Village and Operation H.O.O.D. This season will feature the park’s two newest rides, family coaster Tony’s Express and log flume Leti’s Treasure, in addition to custom-designed rope courses Sky Chaser and Sky Tykes. “It is an honor to continue the incomparable amusement legacy in Coney Island and preserve, revitalize and provide an incredible family-oriented experience in NYC,” said Alessandro Zamperla, president and CEO of Central Amusement International. Deno’s Wonder Wheel Amusement Park will hold its Blessing of the Rides ceremony at 10:30 a.m. on Sunday. The post ‘People’s

Bay Ridge looks good in green! The Bay Ridge St. Patrick’s Day Parade took place on Sunday, March 26, welcoming hundreds of participants and spectators who gathered “on the avenue” to celebrate Irish culture and pride. Grand Marshal Hon. Matthew D’Emic led his deputies — Scott Lloyd , Jimmy Nealon , Jimmy Young , Steven Fadel , Maureen McHugh , Maureen Stramka , Kelly Graham , Megin Reilly , Mary Ann Wood and Patrick D’Emic — along the parade route, which began on Third Avenue at Marine Avenue and ended at 67th Street. Huge crowds gathered at the Grandstand in front of Greenhouse Café , 7717 Third Ave., where parade emcees Peter Clavin and Parade Committee Vice President John Bennett announced each marching group. Also marching were 2023 Honorary Irishman Robert “Cosmic” Puglia and members of the Moran family — the parade’s 2023 Irish family of the year! Students from the Donny Golden School of Irish Dance make their way past the Grandstand following a spi

Bay Ridge looks good in green! The Bay Ridge St. Patrick’s Day Parade took place on Sunday, March 26, welcoming hundreds of participants and spectators who gathered “on the avenue” to celebrate Irish culture and pride. Grand Marshal Hon. Matthew D’Emic led his deputies — Scott Lloyd , Jimmy Nealon , Jimmy Young , Steven Fadel , Maureen McHugh , Maureen Stramka , Kelly Graham , Megin Reilly , Mary Ann Wood and Patrick D’Emic — along the parade route, which began on Third Avenue at Marine Avenue and ended at 67th Street. Huge crowds gathered at the Grandstand in front of Greenhouse Café , 7717 Third Ave., where parade emcees Peter Clavin and Parade Committee Vice President John Bennett announced each marching group. Also marching were 2023 Honorary Irishman Robert “Cosmic” Puglia and members of the Moran family — the parade’s 2023 Irish family of the year! Students from the Donny Golden School of Irish Dance make their way past the Grandstand following a spi