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Are you ready for the Hap-Hap-Happiest Birthday Party EVER??!!!  Lucy the Elephant is turning 140 years old this July, and we are rolling out the red carpet for this blockbuster of a party.  The Save Lucy Committee is excited to present Lucy’s 140th Birthday Party, themed after the famous National Lampoon’s Vacation movie series, and we’d like to invite you and your friends to spend your summer vacation at Lucy celebrating this monumental moment on Saturday, July 17, 2021 from 10AM – 8PM right here at Lucy the Elephant!

Little known fact:    Lucy the Elephant appears in the 1983 National Lampoon Vacation movie during the opening credits.  Click here to watch the Opening Sequence — Lucy is at 1:29 / 2:14.

For this year’s birthday party, we are proud to announce the return of the  “Lucy Express” trackless Train Ride which traces Lucy’s historic steps on July 20, 1970 from Cedar Grove Avenue to her current home on Decatur Avenue.  Party goers will also be able to participate in our 9-Hole Miniature Golf Course, take a ride on the 22-foot tall water slide, make your own work of spin art on a Frisbee, sing “Happy Birthday” to Lucy, and even grab a piece of birthday cake (while supplies last).  And then, of course, there’s everybody’s favorite carnival-style foods!  Nachos.  Popcorn.  Hot Dogs.  Frozen Lemonade.   OH!….  and did we mention there’s going to be Axe Throwing??!   (Don’t worry, mom….   it’s 100% safe and 100% fun!)  So, gets those kids in the Wagon Queen Family Truckster and head on down to Lucy the Elephant for a fun-filled day of rides, activities, , music, and much more!

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.  As always, if you BUY MORE tickets, you can SAVE MORE money!  Get 11 tickets when you spend $10 or get 25 tickets for only $20.  That’s a $5 savings!

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 the Guided Tour through Lucy or any merchandise, such as Lucy’s Collectible Birthday T-Shirt.  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.  Margate offers FREE street parking, but be sure to read the street signs carefully to avoid getting ticketed or towed.   The parking signs are different based on where you park.  

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

The Save Lucy Committee, Inc. would also like to thank all of our sponsors who have helped make this birthday party a success.  Your financial support is so greatly appreciated.  THANK YOU!

Update:  For those who missed the birthday party, you still have an opportunity to sing your little heart out!  Let’s just have a big ‘ole sing-a-long and wish Lucy a Happy Birthday!   “Happy birthday to you! …  “