Finding Joy In Daily Holidays. Let's Celebrate National Roller Coaster Day! Celebrated Every August 16th.

  Let's Celebrate National Roller Coaster Day!

Celebrated Every August 16th.

August 16th is National Roller Coaster Day, a thrilling daily holiday celebrating the excitement and adrenaline rush that roller coasters bring to theme parks everywhere. From the first vertical loop patented by Edwin Prescott in 1898 to the heart-pounding rides of today, this day invites you to seek out your nearest roller coaster and experience the joy of exhilarating twists, turns, and screams. Whether you’re a coaster enthusiast or a casual thrill-seeker, National Roller Coaster Day is the perfect excuse to embrace the fun and adventure of these iconic rides.

A Few Roller Coaster Facts...

• One of the fastest roller coasters is in Dhabi goes from 0-149 mph in just 4.9 seconds.
• The longest roller coaster is in Japan which is 1.5 miles long.
• There is a coaster in construction in Saudi Arabia called the Falcons Flight it will have a 640 foot drop and travel at 155 mph.
• The first American roller coaster was called the Switchback Railway and it opened in Coney Island in NY in 1884.

A Few Ways to Celebrate National Roller Coaster Day..

1. Go to an amusement park and ride a roller coaster.
2. Watch videos of roller coasters on Youtube. 
3. Watch a documentary or read about the history of roller coasters.
4. Go to a local carnival and ride their version of a roller coaster. 

How will I  Celebrate National Roller Coaster Day? I think I will head to an amusement park and take a ride on a roller coaster.

Happy National Roller Coaster Day!

KathieyV