The Gloucester Summer Kick-Off Carnival opened Friday at the site of the old Page Middle School on Route 17, with rides, games, fair food and more. The carnival resumes today, Thursday, June 19 and is open Friday, Saturday and Sunday as well. Hours are 5-10 o’clock tonight and Friday, and 2-10 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday. Above, Billy Schuh sent in this bird’s-eye view of the carnival on Friday night from the Ferris wheel. Below left, Avery Young, left, and Brinlee Snodgrass, right, have fun on the Froghopper ride. Below right, Forrest Fallon and his 3-year-old daughter Violet take a turn on the Ballistic fixed chair swing ride.

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