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LUNA PARK’S ICONIC CONEY ISLAND CYCLONE ROLLER COASTER REOPENS, READY TO THRILL VISITORS ONCE AGAIN
MEDIA ALERT LUNA PARK’S ICONIC CONEY ISLAND CYCLONE ROLLER COASTER REOPENS, READY TO THRILL VISITORS ONCE AGAIN BROOKLYN, NY, SEPTEMBER 7, 2024: Luna Park in Coney Island is excited to announce the reopening of the world-famous Coney Island Cyclone roller coaster – today, Saturday, September 7 at 11:00am EST. Following a brief …
Celebrating 10 Years of Thunderbolt Thrills!
Luna Park set to donate a total of $25,000 to 10 local charities competing in the thrilling Thunderbolt 10th Anniversary Coasterthon with winning charity receiving a $10,000 donation Guests can help support their charity of choice by “joining” charity teams Live entertainment and festivities throughout the day culminating in firework display in celebration of …
Black History Month – Granville T. Woods
Granville T. Woods During Black history month we celebrate and highlight Granville T. Woods. Granville T. Woods was a Black American inventor of more than a dozen transportation devices in the 1800s, and more than 60 patents for his various inventions. He invented and introduced the first electric powered roller coaster – The Figure 8 – …
Frost Fest Tree Lighting Ceremony
Luna Park in Coney Island, the iconic amusement destination known for its thrilling rides and entertaining attractions, kicked off the first and annual Frost Fest with a tree lighting on November 18, 2023. Frost Fest, a new holiday experience, transforms Luna Park into a spectacular winter wonderland this holiday season. Luna Park’s fun-filled amusement attractions …
The FUN is BIGGER than EVER!
Media Alert: STEP RIGHT UP! LUNA PARK IN CONEY ISLAND CELEBRATES ITS HISTORIC EXPANSION AND 120 YEARS OF FUN ON JUNE 21st Celebrate Luna Park’s Historic Expansion Featuring NYC’s first 50-foot Ropes Course, Integrated Roller Coaster and Water Flume Attractions, Food and Beverage Locations, and Pedestrian Plazas Celebrate 120 years of Luna Park, the …
LUNA PARK IN CONEY ISLAND DONATES $75,000 TO YOUTH CHARITIES
LUNA PARK IN CONEY ISLAND DONATES $75,000 TO YOUTH CHARITIES Coney Island Sharks Celebrate Annual Awards Ceremony Honoring Founding Coaches & Amusement Industry Icon, Alberto Zamperla On Saturday, April 29, at 6:00 PM, Alessandro Zamperla, President and CEO of Central Amusement International Inc., presented a donation of $25,000 to the Coney Island Sharks during the …
LUNA PARK IN CONEY ISLAND OPENS FRIDAY, MARCH 31st, FOR 2023 SEASON CELEBRATING 120 YEARS OF THRILLS AND FUN
New Hours, New Thrills and New Treats at Luna Park This Season Luna Park Gives Back to Children and Youth Charities by Donating Proceeds from April 2nd Sales through its annual Donation Day Donation Day Celebrations Kick Off with Annual Coney Island Cyclone Egg Cream Christening on April 2nd This Year, New York City’s …
Halloween Harvest 2022 Begins!
WEEKDAY HOLIDAYS, FRIDAYS, SATURDAYS, AND SUNDAYS FROM SEPTEMBER 30TH TO OCTOBER 30TH Halloween Harvest activities begin 1 hour after park opening and ends 1 hour before the amusement park closes. See our park calendar for hours of operation. Experience Halloween Harvest activities on your next visit! Add the Halloween Harvest package to your Extraordinary Wristband …
Entertainment
We are open 7 days a week and ready to serve up smiles, great food, thrilling and family friendly attractions and one-of-a-kind experiences at New York City’s most iconic destination for fun. June is shaping up to be another action-packed month here at Luna Park with celebrations around Pride Month, The Mermaid Parade, Juneteenth, and …
Media Alert: LUNA PARK IN CONEY ISLAND PAYS HOMAGE TO FAMILY ROOTS WITH NEW RIDE NAMES
Media Contact: 5W Public Relations media@lunaparknyc.com ** MEDIA ALERT ** LUNA PARK IN CONEY ISLAND PAYS HOMAGE TO FAMILY ROOTS WITH NEW RIDE NAMES New York City’s Iconic Amusement Park Honors Family History with New Roller Coaster and Log Flume Ride Opening this Summer With a highly anticipated season ahead, iconic amusement park, …
Opening Day 2022 Speeches
Alexandra Silversmith (Coney Island Alliance) Welcome/Intro (MC) Alessandro Zamperla Remarks U.S. Senate Majority Leader Charles E. Schumer Senator Savino Remarks Congressman Jefferies Remarks Assemblymember Frontus Remarks Councilmember Kagan Remarks
Luna Park in Coney Island Opens April 2, 2022!
We're Egg-cited to welcome guests back for the 2022 season on Saturday, April 2nd at 12:00PM EST! Celebrations begin at 11AM with the Egg Cream Christening of the Coney Island Cyclone, which turns 95 this year, followed by a fun-filled day at the park. In honor of the iconic coaster’s 95th birthday, the first 95 …
The National Amusement Park Historical Association Awards CAI and the Zamperla Family
The National Amusement Park Historical Association (NAPHA), an international educational and enthusiasts’ organization dedicated to the preservation and enjoyment of the heritage of the amusement park, visited Luna Park in Coney Island on July 29, 2021, as part of their annual convention – ParkHop 21! In a small ceremony, held at the historic 115-year-old B&B …
Luna Park in Coney Island Donates 10,000 Wristbands and Rides on the Coney Island Cyclone!
LUNA PARK IN CONEY ISLAND NEWS RELEASE BROOKLYN, NY, June 15, 2021 – The iconic amusement park, Luna Park in Coney Island, known for its high thrills and exhilarating attractions, has donated 10,000 wristbands to VAX4NYC, as part of the City’s effort to incentivize COVID-19 vaccinations. New Yorkers who receive their first COVID-19 vaccine dose …
Luna Park Day!
It’s official! We’re open for the 2021 season! On Friday, April 9th we kicked off the festivities, our traditional egg cream christening of the Coney Island Cyclone. This year, to honor our local frontline heroes, we donated 500 admission wristbands to Hospital staff from NYC Health + Hospitals/Coney Island and their families, and frontline heroes …
Happy 2021!
In 2020, despite all the grave obstacles, we were fortunate enough to come together as a community to help those who are the most vulnerable and most affected by this pandemic. This December Luna Park in Coney Island is proud to have been able to help feed over 1000 of our neighbors in need and …
Giving Safely
Every year Luna Park in Coney Island has been organizing a Community Thanksgiving Event to help our neighbors in Coney Island that are food insecure. With the support of other local businesses and organizations, we have been able to help feed more than 1,000 local residents every Thanksgiving Day as part of our mission to …
Children of Promise
You know the deal, in 2018 we began our “Charity Day” tradition where we reduce our ride admission prices and donate all proceeds to an organization that is helping our community move toward a better future. This year we selected Children of Promise, NYC because of its commitment to helping children and teens of incarcerated …