Framingham Class of 2016 Hosting Carnival

For more than two years, Framingham High junior class president Jake Binnall has been trying to get approval of a carnival to subsidize the cost of the prom.

Three principals, three town departments, and two years later, and the carnival was finally approved this spring.

And next week, from June 11-14, the public is invited to attend the Carnival at St. Thomas Church, located at 41 Brook Street.

The carnival will features rides, food and games by Fiesta Shows.

“Ever since starting this process 2 years ago, countless town officials and adults have told me that this was not going to happen,” said Binnall. “This carnival is not only going to bring a fun weekend to Framingham, but it will significantly cut down the costs of prom, and ease the monetary worry of my (soon-to-be) seniors that comes with prom. When there is that much weighing on this, you don’t just give up. It brings light to my heart to see this event finally come together!”

The Framingham Giant Carnival hours are:

• Thursday, June 11 from 6 to 11 p.m.
• Friday, June 12 from 6 to 11 p.m.
• Saturday, June 13 from 1 to 11 p.m.
• Sunday, June 14 from 1 to 9 p.m.

Admission is free, but you must purchase tickets for the rides and games.

Food is available for purchase.

On Thursday night from 6 p.m. to close and again on Sunday from 1 to 5 p.m., there will be an unlimited ride special of $22 per person. CLICK HERE to download a flyer.

Money raised from the “carnival will go towards ensuring that cost doesn’t deter people from attending their senior prom. It will significantly help us cut down costs,”said Binnall.