How To celebrate National Ferris Wheel Day
- Take a ride on a Ferris wheel – Whether you’re a seasoned fairground visitor or you’ve never been on a Ferris wheel before, National Ferris Wheel Day gives you the perfect excuse. Visit a fairground nearby or take a trip further afield to a famous Ferris wheel.
- Learn more about Ferris wheels – Why not use this special day to learn more about Ferris wheels and impress your friends? Many people have no idea that there is another reason to celebrate February 14!
- Introduce a friend to Ferris wheels – If you have a friend who has never taken a ride on a Ferris wheel, February 14 is a perfect time! Take a trip to the theme park together or suggest it to several friends as a group activity.
February 14th is the annual observance of National Ferris Wheel Day. The holiday honors the birth of George Washington Gale Ferris, Jr., the man who invented the Ferris Wheel.
Preparations for the 1893 World’s Columbian Exposition began in earnest in 1891. Director of works for the fair, Daniel H. Burnham, laid out the challenge: create a centerpiece to the show that will rival the Eiffel Tower in Paris.
Erected the year before, the Eiffel Tower quickly became a world attraction. Ideas were tossed about, plans presented and plans rejected.
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