By Deborah Reed
WKTV Managing Editor
With the return of spring comes another seasonal tradition – the annual Wyoming Carnival!
Families are invited to Lamar Park (2561 Porter St. SW, Wyoming) to enjoy carnival rides, food, games and prizes April 11 – 20.
“We’re excited for a week of food, fun and games to kick off spring,” said Brittani Stickler, Special Events and Marketing Programmer for Wyoming Parks & Recreation.
Event details to know
Carnival vendor T.J. Schmidt & Company is partnering with Skerbeck Entertainment Group to provide a variety of rides and games.
The carnival will be open Monday through Thursday from 4 – 8:30 p.m., Friday and Saturday from 12 – 8:30 p.m., and Sunday from 12 – 6 p.m.
Individual ticket and unlimited ride wristband cost will be announced soon. Tickets and wristbands can be purchased at the ticket booth on site at the carnival.
Krashawn Martin, Director of Parks & Recreation, says this annual event is always “a great opportunity for families and neighbors to come out and enjoy the park, and enjoy the carnival at the same time.”
Impacting youth through family fun
Not only does the carnival provide fun for the whole family, it funds youth scholarships and programming through the Parks & Recreation Department.
Each year, T.J. Schmidt & Company donates a portion of their ticket sales back to the Parks & Rec Department for youth scholarships. The recreation program scholarships can be utilized by most any youth in Wyoming under the age of 18.
Those interested in applying for a youth scholarship can fill out an application on the Parks & Recreation website, or visit the department office location.
The Greater Wyoming Community Resource Alliance distributes funds to the community through their annual grant awarding process.
Something for everyone
The Parks & Rec Department encourages the community to come out and experience this family-friendly event.
“Whether you’re here for the carnival classics or trying something new, there’s something for everyone!” (Parks & Rec website)
