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10th Annual LaRosa`s Balloon Glow

Dozens of hot air balloons glow over Coney in the evening of Friday July 3rd. The night is capped by the largest fireworks display in the event history from Rozzi`s Famous Fireworks over Lake Como.

Sunlite Pool will remain open until 9:30pm with the rides staying open until 10pm. Additionally all guests who purchase a pool ticket will be able to remain in the Sunlite Pool area to view the fireworks.

Admission to the event is FREE. However, normal rates apply to Sunlite Pool and Coney`s Classic Rides. Please note that Kellogg Avenue is closed from 9:45 until after the fireworks. Also, parking is $10 after 4pm. Below is the schedule of events:

1:00-3:00   94.9 The Rewind will be at Sunlite Pool searching for some “Coney Kids”. Kids will have the chance to be featured in a video on The Rewind’s and Coney’s website!
1:00   The Greater Cincinnati Radio Control Club will fly radio control airplanes over Coney’s ballfields, and will sail radio control boats on Lake Como!
3:30-7:30   Q102 will be LIVE at Coney – stop by for music, games and prizes! 
 
5:30   An exciting aerial acbrocatic show will perform throughout the evening!
6:00-9:00   Balloon sculptors, stiltwalkers and jugglers in Moonlite Square!
6:30-9:30   Live music at Moonlite Gazebo from the University of Cincinnati’s Bearcat Band Jazz Ensemble
6:30-9:30   Live music in Moonlite Mall from the Anderson Township Symphony Orchestra
8:00-10:00   Hot air balloons “glow” in Moonlite Mall!
9:30   Sunlite Pool closes for swimming. New in 2009 – people who have purchased a Pool ticket may stay and watch the fireworks from inside Sunlite Pool!
10:00   Classic Rides close.
10:00   Rozzi’s Famous Fireworks over Lake Como – the largest display in event history!!

-Robbie

Coney introduces the Twister in 2009

Coney will introduce the Twister water slide complex in 2009. The complex features four water slides; two body slides and two tube slides. Construction is set to begin in the spring on the $2 million project, with the slides opening with Sunlite Pool for Memorial Day weekend, 2009.

This new slide complex will be "the biggest single project we’ve done" at Sunlite Pool, said Vic Nolting, Coney`s President.

Be sure to continuously check Coney Island Central for the latest updates on Coney Island and the Twister construction.

Visit the Twister page for all the latest information on this new attraction.

And to see pictures of the Zoom Flume demolition, be sure to check out these pictures.

Coney Now Closed until 2009, Zoom Flume demolition

After the conclusion of the Fall-O-Ween Festival, Coney Island is now officially closed for the 2008 season. The park will reopen with the Cincinnati Flower Show, April 18th-26th, 2009. Sunlite Pool and the classic rides officially reopen Memorial Day weekend, 2009. For all the special events that will be held at Coney in 2009, click here.

The 31 year old Zoom Flume has completed its 32nd and final season of operation. The 500 foot long water slide that opened in the 1977 season was recently demolished to make way for new adventures in 2009. To see photos of the demolition of the Zoom Flume, click here.

-Robbie

Coney Island to add three new attractions in 2008

For the 2008 season, Coney will be adding three new attractions. Turtle Parade will be a kiddie ride with turtle shaped cars. Additionally, River Runner, a viking ship, will debut on the banks of Lake Como. The third new attraction to debut will be a Eurobungy Dome, and it will be an upcharge attraction.

For more information, visit here.

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