The Smile on Maspeth Day Carnival will return for the first time since 2019 from 11:00 am to 4:00 pm on Sunday, September 18th. Sponsored by Maspeth Federal Savings, the carnival will take place in the parking lot of the bank’s main office, located at 56-18 69 St.
The festivities are free and open to the general public, rain or shine.
The bank’s leadership said in a press release that the event, brought back for the first time since the Covid-19 pandemic, would actually return to its roots as a community booster.
“We founded Smile at Maspeth Day in 2008 to lift the spirits of the community,” said bank President and CEO Thomas Rudzewick. “His mission rings true today, and with this year’s event, we hope to give people a reason to smile and have fun after these few years.”
The Royal Hannaford Circus will be on hand with a variety of well-known performers, with several shows throughout the day.
Performing since the 1600s, the Royal Hannaford Circus features spectacles such as chair balancing, juggling and the RHC Riders motorcycle globe. Other acts include:
• an interactive “pirate training” show and tour for adults and children on a 30-foot pirate ship;
• Captain Faust Magic Show, with Vegas-style illusions and exotic animals; AND
• The Muttville Comedy Dog Show, with a pedigree that includes Ringling Brothers & Barnum and Bailey Circus and “Late Night with David Letterman.”
Other kid- and family-friendly activities at the site include a bounce house, an obstacle course, carnival games and face painters.
There will also be walking clowns, balloon makers, stilt walkers and costumed characters. MFS will also host a dance party with a DJ and giveaways throughout the day.
“The smile at Maspeth Day stands out in my 20 years here at MFS,” said Victoria Grappone, vice president and director of deposit operations. “Seeing the smiles on the kids’ faces, it’s just a great day for everyone.”
