Slater Park Carousel celebrates National Merry-Go-Round Day, RI hosting national conference
The Pawtucket Parks and Recreation Division in collaboration with the Friends of the Slater Park Looff Carousel organization will be celebrating National Merry-Go Round Day on Tuesday, July 25 at the Slater Memorial Park Looff Carousel. On this day only, the carousel will be providing free rides to all visitors throughout the day from 11 am – 8 pm . The Friends of the Looff Carousel, a non-profit 501(c)3 organization, will have a welcome booth at the carousel from 3 pm – 8pm, where they will be selling specially designed Looff Carousel Christmas ornaments, trivets, coasters, mugs, magnets and other items. The profits from all merchandise found at the welcome tent or within the carousel, directly support the ongoing operation and restoration efforts of the carousel. Additionally, an estimated 20 artists throughout the Blackstone Valley will be at Slater Park to also join in the celebration. The artists will be scattered throughout the grounds of Slater Memorial Par...