Another Go-Round: Flying Horses Carousel Opens for 143rd Year
Zuri Brown has a ring in her sights.
Zuri Brown has a ring in her sights.
Ring the bell; here's to another year of Flying Horses Carousel.
Ring the bell; here's to another year of Flying Horses Carousel.
Addie Phillips is all smiles.
Addie Phillips is all smiles.
The wonder of a carousel ride.
The wonder of a carousel ride.
Nothing better than riding the carousel with a ring in had.
Nothing better than riding the carousel with a ring in had.
Carousel was constructed in 1876 by Charles Dare.
Carousel was constructed in 1876 by Charles Dare.
Arcade games are a big draw, too.
Arcade games are a big draw, too.
Brass rings are back in action.
Brass rings are back in action.
Reaching for the rings.
Reaching for the rings.
The multiple ring grab technique.
The multiple ring grab technique.
The Flying Horses carousel opened its 143rd season on Saturday, March 31. Just as they have for more than a century, hundreds of kids and parents flocked to the carousel to wait in line, choose a horse, and reach for the coveted brass ring that allows for an extra ride free of charge.
Adults looked on as their children whizzed by, the 1923 Wurlitzer Band Organ playing its familiar tune.