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Posted in Amusement ride, Photo of the Day, Photography, tagged Christmas, Coney Island, neon, Wonder Wheel on December 25, 2012 | 2 Comments »

Neon Arrows and Deno’s Wonder Wheel, Coney Island. Photo © Tricia Vita/me-myself-i via flickr

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year from Coney Island! The rides reopen on Palm Sunday, March 24, 2013 — less than three months away. Neon arrows point the way to Deno’s Wonder Wheel, which will be free on opening day.

Related posts on ATZ…

December 12, 2011: Holiday Album: Coney Island in the Bronx

October 31, 2011: Photo Album: Snowtober in Coney Island by Bruce Handy

December 24, 2010: Happy Holidays from Amusing the Zillion

February 26, 2010: Photo of the Day: Snow Mermaid on Coney Island Beach

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