Elementary students join Mayor Kraham for first carousel ride of the season
In keeping with tradition, students from nearby Horace Mann Elementary joined the Binghamton Mayor to inaugurate the season.
Students waited their turn to ride on the carousel that, several years ago, was refurbished to include some images that pay homage to Binghamton native and Twilight Zone creator Rod Serling.
Mayor Jared Kraham hopped on a horse to ride alongside the kids.
Fourth grader Everett Rabideau says he prefers the gentle spin of a carousel over the intensity of a roller coaster.
'I think it's cool because we're right there, and every time at recess we get to come to the park. Sometimes, they'll let us go on the carousel if it's open. I think it's cool that we get the first opportunity to go on the carousel,' said Rabideau.
Five of our area's six carousels should be back in action this weekend as they traditionally open on Memorial Day Weekend.
The Ross Park carousel in Binghamton is still being refurbished.
Each municipality sets its own schedule, which can often be found online.
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