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Ready for spring?

Check out these fun activities in Riverfront Park this weekend

Debby Dodson, 509.625.6623

Tuesday, March 11, 2014 at 11 a.m.

  • The Spokane River Falls are raging with annual spring runoff! It’s a great time to see it all from the best seats in town by taking a ride on the SkyRide.
  • The annual St. Patrick’s Day Parade takes place on Saturday in Downtown Spokane. Come down early
  • and take a Carrousel ride before enjoying the parade.
  • $40 Summer Season Passes can be used now. The Carrousel, Mini-Golf and IMAX are open. Discounted season pass pricing ends April 13.
  • New Riverfront Park parking kiosks make your trip to downtown more convenient.
  • The IMAX is open for the season and in March features two great new films: Hidden Universe and Kenya - Animal Kingdom. The IMAX schedule through March 30, 2014 includes:
    • 11:15 a.m. – Hidden Universe
    • 12:30 p.m. – Kenya: Animal Kingdom
    • 1:40 p.m. – Hidden Universe
    • 2:40 p.m. – Rocky Mountain Express
    • 3:50 p.m. – Kenya Animal Kingdom
    • 4:50 p.m. – Hidden Universe

About Riverfront Park

The City of Spokane’s Riverfront Park is considered one of the most scenic urban parks in the nation. With over 100 acres to explore, much of it located on an island, you are sure to discover the magnificent Spokane Falls and River, the Expo ’74 Pavilion, 1902 Clocktower, 1909 Looff Carrousel, the Sculpture Walk which includes the Riverfront Rotary Interactive Fountain, giant Red Wagon, garbage eating goat, Vietnam Memorial, Centennial Trail bike path, Havermale Point and inviting meadows and conservation areas. In addition to the abundant scenery, Riverfront Park offers year round fun and entertaining options for the whole family. The 1909 Looff Carrousel, SkyRide Over the Falls, Giant Screen IMAX Theatre, Pavilion Amusement Rides and outdoor covered Ice Palace will engage guests for a full day of opportunities. Riverfront Park is also the host of the largest regional events including Bloomsday, Hoopfest, Pig Out in the Park, 4th of July Festival, First Night Celebration, Pow Wow and the Armed Forces Torchlight Parade. For more information, visit the Parks & Recreation page, like us on Facebook, or follow us on Twitter

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