Finding Joy In Daily Holidays. Let's Celebrate National Carousel Day! Celebrated Every July 25th.

  Let's Celebrate National Carousel Day!

Celebrated Every July 25th.

July 25th is National Carousel Day, also known as National Merry-Go-Round Day, a delightful daily holiday celebrating the timeless charm and joy of the carousel. With its whimsical horses, enchanting carnival music, and nostalgic appeal, the carousel continues to captivate riders of all ages. This day shines a spotlight on the hundreds of historic carousels around the world that keep spinning, inviting us all to pick a horse or tiger and enjoy the ride.

A Few Carousel Facts...

• The earliest known depiction of the carousel was in 500 AD, in the Byzantine Empire and it was a ride with baskets carrying riders around a central pole.
• The first merry-go-round in the US was created by Franz Wiesenoffer in Ohio in the 1840s.
• The world's largest indoor carousel is in Wisconsin and has 269 carousel animals, 182 chandeliers and over 20,000 lights.
• Carousels and roller coasters are some of the oldest rides still used in parks today.

A Few Ways to Celebrate National Carousel  Day..

1. Go for a ride on a carousel at a local park or mall that has a merry-go-round.
2. Look at photos of carousel animals online.
3. Go to an amusement park and ride the carousel.
4. Watch a documentary on the history of the carousel. 

How will I  Celebrate National Carousel Day? I am going to go ride a carousel after reading about the history of this fun ride.

Happy National Carousel Day!

KathieyV