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MARGATE, NEW JERSEY -- Lucy the Elephant will celebrate her 127th birthday on Sunday, July 20th. The festivities begin at 10AM and continue throughout the day until our extended closing time of 8PM. This year's "CARNIVALE" celebration will include a moon bounce, a 22' giant slide, bungee run, and a high striker, as well as tours through the National Historic Landmark throughout the day. No carnival would be complete with delicacies from the Jersey shore including; hot dogs, sodas, popcorn, peanuts, cotton candy, Philly pretzels, snow cones and of course, birthday cake. In preparation for her big day, Lucy is scheduled to receive her annual "elephant sized" pedicure on Thursday and Friday, July 17th & 18th. This year's pedicurist is Lucy' volunteer, Jason Tell. He, along with staff members; Justin Bedsole, Sarah Opuda, Eric Gerner, and Lucy's Assistant Director, Bob McGuigan, have been scraping off the old toe polish and patching the pachyderm's concrete toes in preparation for her pedicure. Our commemorative tee shirt this year, designed by Lucy's webmaster, John Conforti, features the National Historic Landmark as America's Oldest Roadside Attraction. The shirts will be sold at a special price of $10.00 while supplies last. Evelyn Johnson of Ocean City, author of Lucy's official bedtime storybooks, and the books' illustrator, John Conforti, will be on hand to sign copies of her highly acclaimed children's stories. Music, food and, fun will be the order of the day as we celebrate 127 years of the World's largest elephant. Revenue generated from sales throughout the birthday celebration will help offset the cost removing Lucy's paint, repairing the rust, and giving her a fresh coat. The mammoth painting project will cost $65,000.00. Stop by and say Happy Birthday to Lucy. Lucy's summer schedule is Mon-Sat. 10AM to 8PM and Sundays, 10AM to 5PM. Lucy's Gift Shop is also open at Atlantic City Outlets, The Walk (next to Starbucks). Check out Lucy's all new website at [url=http://www.lucytheelephant.org]www.lucytheelephant.org[/url]