Lunapark rides are back in Brest

The “largest traveling amusement park in Europe” is back in Brest! After almost two years of absence, American Lunapark will rekindle the sound and lights from this Saturday, December 11 at Penfeld Park, to the delight of families and thrill-seekers.

Because it will be necessary to have the heart well hung to take place aboard the JetPower or the Tagada Mexicana, two of the four novelties of this 37th edition. Not to mention the impressive V-Maxx that will make you waltz at … 55 meters high. Children will also have plenty of fun, from the Apple to the Ice Palace through the bumper cars and the many playful stands.

A party that does not escape health constraints (pass and mask compulsory), but fairground professionals do not shy away from their pleasure.

It feels good to see the light again

“It’s a great joy to come back to Brest, we missed it!”, exclaims Samy Courteaux, son of the creator of American Lunapark and organizer of the event. Given the success received in November at Saint-Brieuc, it was mutual. “We have seen that people come back with a smile and a desire to get out of the ordinary, to have fun on the rides and to find a festive atmosphere in these difficult times. It feels good to see the light again. , the cries of the children, the smiles “.

About 200,000 people are expected by January 9.

Fairgrounds fear bad weather above all

Created in Brest, American Lunapark will celebrate its 40th anniversary in 2023. © Radio France
Nicolas Olivier

Practical information American Lunapark, from December 11 to January 9 at Parc de Penfeld. Open Wednesday (2:30 p.m.-8 p.m.), Friday evening (8 p.m.-11 p.m.), Saturday (2:30 p.m.-11 p.m.) and Sunday (2:30 p.m.-8 p.m.). 7 days a week during school holidays (2.30 p.m.-11 p.m., midnight on the eve of holidays). Health pass and mask compulsory. Up to 20 euros in reduction coupons to download from the website.


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