On Saturday, July 18, there will be a celebration held for Lucy the Elephant’s 145th birthday, the 50th Anniversary of Lucy being designated as a National Historic landmark and the 250th Birthday of America. The red, white and blue-themed celebration will take place from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. at Lucy the Elephant and on Atlantic Avenue. Lucy’s Gift Shop remains located in its temporary spot at the corner of Washington and Atlantic avenues.
“We are so grateful to the City of Margate, its police department and public works department for closing Atlantic Avenue for our elephant-sized party. Atlantic Avenue will be closed to eastbound traffic from 7 a.m. through 10 p.m. on Saturday,” said Richard Helfant, Lucy’s executive director.
Some new features this year include a 22-foot double lane Stars & Stripes water slide, a fire dog belly bounce, carnival smash and a money grab machine, as well as returning favorites: the Lucy Express Trackless Train ride and a 9-hole mini golf course. Jersey Shore favorites such as hot dogs, French fries, Philly hot pretzels, Mexican street corn from the Byrdcage in Atlantic City, patriotic colored cones and sodas will be available.
At 3 p.m., attendees will sing Happy Birthday to Lucy and birthday donuts will be handed out.
Lucy’s 145th birthday commemorative t-shirt features Lucy in a festive patriotic setting and, of course, tours inside the World’s Largest Elephant will be on-going all day long. Be sure to check out Lucy’s annual pedicure — can you guess what color her nails are this year?
Lucy is open Monday through Saturday from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. and Sundays from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. through Labor Day. Tours through Lucy’s interior are offered every 45 minutes with the first tour beginning at 10:15 a.m.
