National carousel day is Friday
Sergio Gutierrez holds up baby Gwen Gutierrez for a carousel ride next to Isla Gutierrez during the first free ride of the day at the Coeur d'Alene Carousel. The Gutierrez family were visiting from Boise.
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COEUR d’ALENE — Take a turn on the historic carousel from Coeur d'Alene's Playland Pier on Friday during national carousel day.
There will be free popcorn and lemonade as well as free face painting and balloon animals.
The carousel is next to Memorial Field, 439 W. Fort Grounds Drive. Rides are $2.50 each or 10 for $20 from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Information: www.cdacarousel.com