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Welcome
to the Holyoke Merry-Go-Round,
located in historic Holyoke, Massachusetts, alongside the Heritage
Park Visitor's Center, Children's Museum and Volleyball Hall of
Fame. Our 1929 merry-go-round and pavilion is the perfect place
for family fun, whether you're planning a birthday
party, a business social
or even dreaming of a special place to get married. |
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BATTER
UP WITH WALLY!
Sunday,
June 28 - 10-4PM
Meet Wally the Green Monster, official Boston Red Sox Mascot,
from 11:30-2pm
Also joining Wally will
be Ed Popielarczyk, balloon sculpturist; Bumbles the Clown doing
magic and juggling; WGBY characters Curious George and Super Why.
See Freddie the Fire Engine and Sparky, too plus much more. Enjoy
a hot dog and popcorn while you wait to meet Wally. Wear Red Sox
gear and ride the Merry-Go-Round for half-price.
Just in.....Carl
Beane “The Voice of Fenway Park” will join Wally the
Green Monster at the Holyoke Merry Go Round
Carl
Beane is best known as The Voice of Fenway Park. He has been the
Public Address Announcer at Fenway Park since 2003. Carl’s
voice can be heard in “The Baseball Experience” at
the National Baseball Hall of Fame in Cooperstown, NY. Carl will
be bringing with him two Championship World Series Rings (2004
and 2007) for your viewing.
You can meet and greet Carl Beane and Wally the Green Monster,
mascot for the Boston Red Sox on Sunday, June 28th. Wally will
be available for photo’s and autographs from 1:30-2 and
Carl will be available for a meet and greet between 12-3. (There
is no charge to visit with Wally or Carl Beane).
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Take
a look at our latest TV commercial.
Check out our commercial Monday
through Friday during morning programming for kids on WGBY-TV.
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Plan your
next event at the Merry-
Go-Round...
Whatever your special occasion might be, create lasting memories
for you and your guests by celebrating at the Holyoke Merry-Go-Round.
We are now accepting reservations for parties throughout the
year.
$150 per hour (2-hour minimum) includes unlimited rides on the
merry-go-round for u to 250 guests.
We can assist with tables, chairs and linens, and furnish a
list of caterers and other vendors who work with us. Call 413-538-9838
for more information.
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| Images
of America: Mountain Park
by Jay
Ducharme
 Jay
Ducharme worked at Mountain Park for over a decade, just as his
father before him, and has spent much of his life preserving and
sharing the history of the park. He is a member of the board of
directors for the Holyoke Merry-Go-Round at Heritage State park,
the only part of Mountain Park that has remained in the city.
The rarely seen images in this book have been gathered from the
collections of the Holyoke Public Library, Wistariahurst Museum,
local newspapers, and residents. |
The author
Jay Ducharme will be on hand at the Derby Dazzle May 3 for a
book signing. Books will be on sale at the Holyoke Merry-Go-Round.
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June
2009
Sunday, June 14
Open 12-4
Flag Day
Tuesday-Friday,
June 19-26. Public school vacation. We're open
from noon-4pm.
Sunday,
June 21
It's Father's Day: Fathers and grandfathers ride for
free if accompanied by child with a ticket.
Saturday/Sunday, June 27-28
End of school year rewards: Anyone bringing a report card with
all "A's" or from 1929 receives a free bag of popcorn.
Sunday,
June 28
Open 10-4. Batter up with Wally the Green Monster, official
Boston Red Sox Mascot. Wally visits from 11:30-2pm. Wear Red Sox
gear and ride for half-price.
July 2009
Every Tuesday is Two for Tuesdays
Two people ride for the price of one.
Every Wednesday Seniors (over 60) ride all day for $1.
Grandchildren ride for $ .50 each.
Saturday, July 4
Open 10:30-4: Independence Day, riders who wear red, white and
blue receive a half price ride.
Saturday, July 11
Open 10:30-4: Bicycle Safety Day; wear a helmet and receive a
1/2 price ride.
Saturday, July 25
Christmas in July; Santa visits 12:30-3:30, bring your camera.
August 2009
Every Tuesday is Two for Tuesdays
Two people ride for the price of one.
Every Wednesday Seniors (over 60) ride all day
for $1. Grandchildren ride for $ .50 each.
Sunday, August 2
Open 10:30-4: Friendship Day...Bring a friend to the MGR, buy
one get one free for your friends ticket.
See Parks and Recreation at www.holyoke.org
for more information.
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