National Ferris Wheel Day

National Ferris Wheel Day allows you to take a charming trip back in time and feel like a child again. Today, you can safely leave behind all fears and doubts and go to the amusement park. From the Ferris wheel, you can enjoy the stunning view and notice how time seems to stop around you. The celebration takes place on February 14.

History

The holiday was established in honor of George Washington Gale Ferris Jr., who gained fame thanks to his unusual invention. The future civil engineer was born in 1859. Almost forty years later, he presented his first major project to the world. He even created a smaller copy of the attraction, which he showcased at the World’s Columbian Exposition in 1893.

In 1893, the first Ferris wheel was created. Its total cost was seven hundred thousand dollars. It reached a height of over 250 feet. Sixty passengers could ride the attraction at the same time. More than a million people wanted to ride the wheel, standing in a huge queue for a few minutes of true pleasure.

Ferris died too soon, not having lived to be forty, but his invention continues to live. Now it can be found in almost every major city. In many, it has become the main attraction for curious tourists because, from a great height, there is a beautiful view of the local scenery.

Interesting Facts

• In 2014, the construction of the wheel, recognized as the tallest in the world, was completed in Las Vegas.
• The lucky one who rode on the very first attraction had to pay only fifty cents.
• Ferris had long nurtured the idea of creating a wheel but could not find a way to display all his thoughts on paper. Sitting in one of the cafes, he began to make drawings on napkins.

How to Celebrate

There is no better day to go to an amusement park with a group of friends. Climb the Ferris wheel, take unforgettable pictures, and try to remember this moment forever. Imagine yourself as a bird soaring in free flight, and enjoy the amazing panorama.

When is National Ferris Wheel Day in 2025?

National Ferris Wheel Day is observed on February 14 each year.

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