'Round Again to the Warmer Months, Flying Horses Opens for the Season
The famous Flying Horses carousel opened for the its 129th Island season Saturday.
The famous Flying Horses carousel opened for the its 129th Island season Saturday.
Crowds wait in line outside the red carousel barn for the start of the 2013 season.
Crowds wait in line outside the red carousel barn for the start of the 2013 season.
Horses were originally built on Cony Island in 1884 by Charles Dare, then shipped to the Vineyard.
Horses were originally built on Cony Island in 1884 by Charles Dare, then shipped to the Vineyard.
Utmost concentration is required to grab the brass ring.
Utmost concentration is required to grab the brass ring.
Sharon Gamsby reaches for a ring.
Sharon Gamsby reaches for a ring.
Too young for the carousel, children try out the rides in the miniature arcade.
Too young for the carousel, children try out the rides in the miniature arcade.
The famous Flying Horses carousel opened for the its 129th season on Island Saturday. The oldest carousel in the nation, it has been as a national landmark. The horses were originally built on Cony Island in 1884 by Charles Dare and then shipped to the Vineyard. The Preservation Trust brough the Flying Horses in 1986 assuring that for generations to come, children (and their parents) will be able to reach for the brass ring. On Saturday from 1 to 4 p.m. the Easter Bunny visits the carousel.