This is in response to Dan2's request for a community carnival: Rogers Park had carnivals from 1969 to 1982 and it was a great idea and a lot of fun (I was the chairman for 11 of those years). We did everything he suggests and had a fabulous time, as did the entire community. Some old-time residents may still remember playing "carnie" or ticket seller. It was staffed by local folks.
Dan's comment follows : "While we have different jazz and arts festivals, I think it would be great to have some sort of Rogers Park carnival -- not circus) once a year that brings together ALL segments of the community in a celebration of Rogers Park. That means Latinos, African-Americans, Ango-Saxons, etc. Bring all segments in on the event. Shut down some roadways or block of some of the beach for the event, and bring the bands, food vendors, businesses and everyone together for a weekend of celebration. Hell, we have the lake, why not throw some sort of yearly shindig at the beach? That could be some good PR and tons of fun."
Please read my column - "When the Carnival Came to Town". The carnival brought out the whole communty until the political powers that were prevailing, for their own particular/peculiar reasons, brought it to an abrupt halt.
Best Regards, Sandy
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