When is the staten island mall carnival 2011

On the way out, I saw a car full of teens get pulled over by a cop. Since I went out the wrong exit, I had to make a u-turn which led me past the pulled over car. This was like a minute after I first saw the car get pulled over mind you. That sure escalated quickly! Your email address will not be published. Share Tweet Pin Submit Send. Michael says:. May 31, at pm. The carnival by Reithoffer Shows Inc. While there is no word yet on when it will make its triumphant return to the borough, an announcement is expected soon.

Note: The video above is from and does not contain updated information. Visiting the carnival, with its rides, food vendors and games, has been a tradition for many Staten Islanders.

Keep scrolling to check out some of the best photos through the years. The carnival often kept its lights on until late at night, attracting groups of teenagers and Mall shoppers. Ring of Fire riders find themselves upside down at the carnival at the Staten Island Mall in Erin Greenwaldt 12 yrs. Photo by Rich Cane. Because Reithoffer Shows are from outside New York state, the people working the rides and food stands often are from across the country.

Marion Morrison and Scott Morrison of Carroll Garden, Brooklyn, with their children Alexandra 9, Jacqueline 6, and Anthony 3 enjoy their mother's day at the carnival in Scenes from the carnival outside of the Staten Island Mall in Advance file photo. Its Father's Day conclusion was sparse, with just about people making the rounds by the late afternoon. Tom Burton, carnival coordinator, chalked it up to the Back to the Beach event and the holiday. However, the remainder of the carnival's stay was a hit.

They always cry when they go to the front gate when they have to leave," said Burton, noting that with pricing, rides came to 80 cents each. Carnival owner Rich Reithoffer, of the family-owned business founded in , said his company hasn't played the venue since He said the Dutch Wheel, probably the largest portable Ferris wheel in the United States feet tall , was a popular attraction.

Children and adults alike took advantage of the quieter, less crowded carnival on Sunday, enjoying quick service of hot dogs, Italian and Polish sausages, and cheesesteaks.