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Catholic carnival will add thrills
Christ the King will offer more rides and other features starting Thursday.
By ELISABETH DYER
Published April 15, 2005
Dianna and Paul Callahan were married during the Christ the King Catholic Church carnival in 1987. Carnival music drifted from the midway to the altar as they exchanged vows.
Now with three children at the school, Dianna decided to lead the event this year.
"I figured since I was going to spend my anniversary there every year, I might as well get involved with it," said Dianna, who has volunteered at the carnival every year and was co-chairwoman, with Debbie Akers, last year.
The 42nd annual carnival starts at 5 p.m. Thursday, followed by a talent show of parishioners at 7:30 p.m.
Last year, the carnival expanded to the former Piccadilly restaurant site next to the church. With that space now paved, organizers added several new rides, bringing the total to 25. The new rides, which include the Orbitor, Wipe Out and Power Surge, target older children.
This year, an expanded beer tent has umbrella tables and a view of the midway.
Also new is a Chill 'n Grill cookoff Sunday afternoon for those with a knack for grilling. Anything goes as long as it cooks in two hours. Judges will hail from local restaurants. Participants must register by calling the school at 876-8770.
On Saturday, school alumni can buy $20 wristbands and get access to a special seating area. The popular pig roast starts at 6:30 p.m. and lasts until it's gone. The local band the Persuaders will perform '70s and '80s hits from 7 to 10 p.m.
Other carnival entertainers will include the Christian group Brer and Asher Dance Eclectic, a Tampa dance company that includes wheelchair dancers.
Organizers hope the carnival raises more than $50,000. Proceeds will support Christ the King Catholic School's operating costs and help keep tuition low.
Elisabeth Dyer can be reached at 226-3321 or edyer@sptimes.com
IF YOU GO
The 42nd annual Christ the King Parish Carnival runs Thursday through April 24 at 821 S Dale Mabry Highway at Henderson Boulevard. Hours are 5 to 9 p.m. Thursday, 5 to 11 p.m. April 22, 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. April 23, and noon to 8 p.m. April 24. Wristbands for unlimited rides all weekend cost $50 in advance or $60 at the carnival. Parking and admission are free. Call the school at 876-8770.
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