Summer’s knocking at Brooklyn’s door.
Screams will fill the air and egg creams will flow on Coney Island this weekend as Lunar Park throws a three-day blockbuster party to celebrate its 105th season.
Thrill-seekers will be welcomed back Saturday with new arcade games, revamped retail outlets and a new patio at Salt & Sizzle, as well as the landmark park’s iconic staples, such as the Cyclone.
The wooden coaster is rolling into its 98th birthday this year, a milestone Brooklynites will honor with the annual Egg Cream Christening ceremony.
The first 98 adrenaline junkies to break in the Cyclone for the season will be offered a free bubbly milk drink and ride as part of the park’s longstanding opening weekend celebration.
The first 105 guests on the landmarked Deno’s Wonder Wheel will also get a spin free of charge after it and the park’s 50 other attractions undergo the 40th annual “Blessing of the Rides.”
“Luna Park in Coney Island is committed to upholding its role in safeguarding and preserving the legacy of
the historic Amusement District in New York City. Through timeless and thrilling attractions, the park continues to bring joy to New Yorkers and tourists annually,” Luna Park reps said in a statement.
After its massive opening weekend party, Luna Park will shut down again until spring break from April 11 through 20. Then, it will be open every Friday, Saturday and Sunday until Memorial Day.
The thrills will then be available to all daily through the summer — and alongside a plethora of iconic events, like the 43rd annual Coney Island Mermaid Parade scheduled for June 21.
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