Lucy the Elephant will celebrate her 140th birthday 'National Lampoon' style, Saturday, July 17.
MARGATE - The Save Lucy Committee has announced plans for Lucy's 140th birthday celebration, 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Saturday, July 17. Rain date is Sunday, July 19.
The theme for this year's celebration is a play on the National Lampoon's Vacation movie series, with "National Landmark's Summer Vacation at Lucy."
This year's collectible birthday T-shirt will resemble the movie poster from those famous National Lampoon movies of the 1980s.
After last year's scaled down event due to the pandemic, we are ready to celebrate Lucy's 140th milestone birthday in grand fashion," Save Lucy Committee Executive Director Rich Helfant said. "By popular demand, we are bringing back the trackless train ride this year, along with new and exciting rides, games and inflatables."
Another party favorite making a comeback this year is the 9-hole miniature golf course. Jersey shore treats such as hot dogs, funnel cakes, French fries, and slushies will be available throughout the day. And of course, no party at Lucy would be complete without Mackie, the Stiltwalker.
Tours will be conducted inside Lucy every 45 minutes throughout the day, and visitors can enjoy a piece of Lucy's birthday cake at 3 p.m., while supplies last.
All proceeds from the 10-hour fundraiser will go toward Lucy's resurfacing project slated to begin in October.
This year's event is sponsored in part by OceanFirst Bank and Westfield Architects and Preservation Consultants.
Check out Lucy's website at www.lucytheelephant.org Like Lucy on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram too.
