Lucy the Elephant will turn 141 on July 20th. Her annual celebration, originally scheduled for Saturday, July 16th, has been cancelled due to the on-going restoration of the National Historic Landmark and America’s Oldest Roadside Attraction.
“This was a difficult decision”, said Lucy Executive Director, Richard Helfant. “The party usually costs the non-profit in excess of $10,000 and we just weren’t sure we would break even while the famous monument is in its final months of a $2.1 million dollar exterior restoration project”. This mammoth undertaking was estimated to be completed by Memorial Day, but due to supply chain issues and weather, the project won’t be finished until late August. The committee is planning a grand unveiling ceremony around Labor Day.
Of course, we will still be honoring Lucy’s 141st birthday with a commemorative t shirt ($20). We will be giving away a complimentary mini Lucy coloring booklet and crayons to Lucy’s younger friends (up to age 12) who stop by to wish her a happy birthday. Lucy will also be giving all of her friends who stop by; a birthday cupcake (while supplies last).
Lucy is open every day from 10am to 5pm with extended evening hours until 8pm on Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays. Tours through Lucy’s interior are offered every 45 minutes with the first tour beginning at 10:15am.
