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Margate, NJ 08402

LUCY’S 135th BIRTHDAY PARTY

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From all of the staff, volunteers, and Lucy the Elephant herself, we’d like to send a big elephant-sized ‘THANK YOU’ to everybody to was able to attend Lucy’s 135th Birthday celebration.  We hope you had an elephantastic time!  Based on your votes, we are proud to announce that Lucy has won the election!  Hundreds of our “Lucy the Elephant” collectible Birthday T-Shirt were sold on the day of the event, and we are taking online orders for a limited time if you would still like to purchase one of your very own.  Thank you all again for supporting our beloved Lucy the Elephant, a National Historic Landmark and the Oldest Roadside Attraction in America!!!

Original Posting:

Lucy the Elephant is announcing her candidacy for President to celebrate her 135th Birthday on Saturday, July 23rd from 10am – 8pm.  New this year, we will feature a 9-Hole Miniature Golf Course as well as with a Photo “Voting” Booth.  Come cast your vote and join us for a day filled with carnival games, activities, rides, food, and much more!

Please note that there will be no on-site parking on this date.  FREE PARKING and SHUTTLE SERVICE for this event is at the Margate Municipal Building (formerly the Union Avenue School Playground) located at 9001 Winchester Avenue in Margate, NJ.  The shuttle will be running all day long and departs every 15 minutes for Lucy the Elephant.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How do you participate in the activities for this event?

Outside activities and food will use a ticket-based system similar to a carnival.  Tickets can be purchased outside under the main tent for $1 each or BUY MORE and SAVE MORE — $10 for 11 tickets, or $20 for 25 tickets.

Can I use tickets for everything at Lucy the Elephant?

Tickets can be used for most outside activities and food on the day of Lucy’s Birthday Party; however, there are some exceptions.  Tickets cannot be used toward the purchase of Lucy’s Collectible Birthday T-Shirt or Lucy’s Holiday Raffle.  Admission Tickets for the Guided Tour through Lucy the Elephant can be purchased in the Gift Shop.

Can I park at Lucy the Elephant for this event?

No, there will be no on-site parking for the day of this event.  We have provided a FREE PARKING & SHUTTLE SERVICE at the Margate Municipal Building (formerly the Union Avenue Playground) located at 9001 Winchester Avenue in Margate, NJ for people wishing to attend Lucy’s Birthday Party.  The shuttle will be running all day long and departs every 15 minutes for Lucy the Elephant.

What time is the birthday cake?

We will be singing “Happy Birthday” to Lucy and cutting the birthday cake at 3:00pm.  Enjoy a free piece of cake while supplies last.

For more information, call us at (609) 823-6473.