Feb14 Fun Holiday – Ferris Wheel Day
February 14 is Ferris Wheel Day, a day to honor the life and time of Ferris wheel inventor George Washington Gale Ferris, Jr.
Ride a Ferris wheel on Ferris Wheel Day
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Now a mainstay of theme parks and fairs, the Ferris wheel debuted at the 1893 World’s Columbian Exposition in Chicago, United States.
How to Celebrate?
- Visit your closest theme park and spend time riding the Ferris wheel.
- Since it is also Valentine’s Day, why not take your loved one with you on a Ferris wheel?
- Learn more about the science and technology behind Ferris wheels.
Did You Know…
…that the world’s largest Ferris wheel is 167.6 m or 550 feet tall? The High Roller, as it is called, can be found in Las Vegas.
Ferris Wheel Day Observances
| Fun Holiday: Ferris Wheel Day Observances | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Year | Weekday | Date | Name |
| 2024 | Wed | 14 Feb | Ferris Wheel Day |
| 2025 | Fri | 14 Feb | Ferris Wheel Day |
| 2026 | Sat | 14 Feb | Ferris Wheel Day |
| 2027 | Sun | 14 Feb | Ferris Wheel Day |
| 2028 | Mon | 14 Feb | Ferris Wheel Day |
| 2029 | Wed | 14 Feb | Ferris Wheel Day |
| 2030 | Thu | 14 Feb | Ferris Wheel Day |
| 2031 | Fri | 14 Feb | Ferris Wheel Day |
| 2032 | Sat | 14 Feb | Ferris Wheel Day |
| 2033 | Mon | 14 Feb | Ferris Wheel Day |
