They even set up an old-fashioned soda counter where they serve sundaes and cherry cokes and hot dogs. The big kids help the little kids, and the parents and teachers dance, too. The kids especially love dancing with their teachers. People we don't see all year long come to our carnival. The carnival is a major fundraiser for the group, and they work hard during this five-hour Saturday celebration.
Parents make the games, and parents and children run booths together in one-hour shifts.
Tickets are sold for all events and everyone wins something. People start asking in January if and when we will be doing our Family Bingo Night again. In New England, by March we have cabin fever. We don't think about fundraising for this event. We just want to reconnect with our friends and neighbors after the long, cold winter.