Right, for all you folks out there, there's a free coaster ride at the Playland today.
[SPAN style="FONT-WEIGHT: 400"]On Tuesday, June 17th the Pacific National Exhibition (PNE) is proud to invite everyone to join with them in celebrating the 50th birthday of the Wooden Roller Coaster. [/SPAN]The event will begin at 6:00am and will include FREE rides on the Coaster from 6:00am – 10:00am. [SPAN style="FONT-WEIGHT: 400"]At 10:00am Vancouver Mayor Sam Sullivan will be making a special presentation to PNE President and CEO Michael McDaniel, designating the Playland Wooden Roller Coaster as a site of special significance to the city. The PNE will also be making a presentation to members of the American Coaster Enthusiasts (ACE).[/SPAN]
[A href="vny!://www.pne.ca/playland/rides_games_food/rides/wooden_rollercoaster.htm"]Details[/A]
Heard on the radio this morning that people started lining up at 3am. Crazy.
Who knew that the roller coaster debut was the same day as the Second Narrows Bridge collapse? Weird.
My mom remembers the Second Narrows incident. Came home from school and heard it on the radio.
......so did anyone go for a free ride ?
Now THIS looks like fun.
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