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Remember the good old days when you were young and carefree? When you held your parents’ hands and walked around the good old New World Amusement Park? When your biggest problem was choosing between blue or pink candy floss? Just the thought of it is enough to send waves of nostalgia crashing over you, isn’t it? Well, it’s time to recreate this memory, with you as a parent and with your children. This March holiday, City Square Mall is collaborating with Uncle Ringo for a blast from the past. Relive the good old days and spend lovely time bonding with your family and friends over iconic carnival rides and games. Read on to find out more.
City Square Mall Carnival – A Blast from the Past!
Before we talk about the City Square Mall carnival, let’s have a quick history lesson. You’re probably familiar with City Square Mall, which is just next to Farrer Park Station. But do you know what was there before it?
Long ago, in the days of yore, it wasn’t City Square Mall but New World Amusement Park that graced this very location. If you are a 70s or 80’s kid, you might have fond memories of it. New World Amusement Park was Singapore’s oldest amusement park and home to a wide array of dance halls, restaurants, game booths, and even spicier stuff like cabarets. Our parents’ generation fondly remember it as one of the most vibrant and colourful nightlife locations back in the day.
But as always, change is the only constant and New World Amusement Park’s glory days came to an end in 1987. It was closed permanently and eventually replaced by City Square Mall. Apart from cabarets, City Square Mall is pretty much similar to New World Amusement Park, replete with food, entertainment, a cinema, and for the March holiday period, a carnival as well.
Yes, that’s right, a carnival just like in the good old days.
In collaboration with Uncle Ringo, City Square Mall is bringing a good old-fashioned outdoor carnival to their shoppers at City Green Park! There is no doubt that you are familiar with Uncle Ringo. It has been an iconic name since 1984 and has organised countless carnivals and fun-fairs. It’s time to make your way down to City Square Mall now to relive those memories.
What Your Family Can Expect at City Square Mall Uncle Ringo Carnival
- Carousel
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Honestly, it’s not quite a carnival without a carousel, is it? There’s always a whimsical feeling to getting on a carousel, no matter how old you get. The familiar tunes, the beautifully decorated horses moving up and down on a rotating platform and the pretty colours always make for a sight for sore eyes. Whether it’s their first or umpteenth time, your children are sure to love riding it. As for you, parents, what better way to reminisce about the nostalgia of childhood than on this beloved, age-old ride that’s perfect for family members of all ages?
- Trackless Train
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Children never tire of this simply childhood bliss. Uncle Ringo Carnival’s trackless trains are always painted in bright, eye-catching colours to catch your children’s attention. From the moment they get on board, their imagination takes flight and they could be anywhere from the Oriental Express to Hogwarts Express. It almost feels surreal as they go chugging along on this trackless train. Parents, step aside and get trigger happy taking pictures for the gram!
- Pirate Ship
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Fifteen men on a dead man’s chest, yo ho ho and bottle of rum. Sounds familiar? Famous or infamous, a carnival is never complete without a pirate Ship. Shrouded in mystery and legend, pirates sail the high seas, bury treasure, seek adventure and fight fierce battles. Some children love them, others are terrified but almost all are enthralled by them! Get your children on board the pirate ship for a jolly good family adventure!
These are just some of the many fun and exciting things your family can enjoy at the City Square Mall Uncle Ringo carnival. It’s an excellent way to enjoy family bonding time away from your television and devices. While you’re at it, don’t forget to share with your children stories of your fun times at carnivals when you were young.
City Square Mall – A One Stop Destination for Family Fun
Parents, if you’re making a trip to City Square Mall for the Uncle Ringo Carnival, be sure to set aside an entire day for it. That’s because City Square Mall has so much in store for the entire family. Home to some 200 shops, the mall caters to the lifestyle needs of everyone in the family. It has a wide array of shopping, dining, and play areas available for children. If you’re bringing the little ones out, don’t worry. There are many amenities such as potty seats in toilet cubicles, nursing rooms, family rooms, and even complimentary use of baby strollers, kiddy carts and wheelchairs. City Square Mall has pretty much everything you need when taking children out.
So what are you waiting for, mums and dads? You know what to do this March break. Head on down to City Square Mall for some enjoyable family fun!