The Carnival Has Arrived - Discounted Ticket Sales End Friday

The Mill Valley Carnival rolled into town Tuesday night, and is back for the second year in a row to celebrate Memorial Day weekend.

At least 17 rides, from the Berry-Go-Round and Tune Train for little ones to the Sizzler, Zipper, Tilt-A-Whirl and Texas Tornado, arrived on wheels from the Sacramento-based California Carnival Company.

Carnival hours are:
•    Friday, May 24: 4 – 10 p.m.
•    Sat. & Sun, May 25 & 26: Noon – 10 p.m.
•    Monday, May 27: Noon – 5:00 p.m.

Advance discounted ticket books are available in the Kiddo! office Monday through Thursday, May 20-23, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., and Friday, May 24, 9 a.m. to noon. Advance books are $20 and $30 once the carnival begins.

The 2013 Memorial Day Parade, which has a "Let the Good Times Roll" theme this year, is a partnership with the National Safe Bike Routes to School program.

The day begins with the annual Pancake Breakfast put on by the Mill Valley Volunteer Firefighter Association. The parade kicks off at 10:30 from Old Mill School and ending up at the Community Center.