Feb14 Fun Holiday – Ferris Wheel Day

February 14 is Ferris Wheel Day, a day to honor the life and time of Ferris wheel inventor George Washington Gale Ferris, Jr.

Now a mainstay of theme parks and fairs, the Ferris wheel debuted at the 1893 World’s Columbian Exposition in Chicago, United States.

How to Celebrate?

• Visit your closest theme park and spend time riding the Ferris wheel.
• Since it is also Valentine’s Day, why not take your loved one with you on a Ferris wheel?
• Learn more about the science and technology behind Ferris wheels.

Did You Know…

…that the world’s largest Ferris wheel is 167.6 m or 550 feet tall? The High Roller, as it is called, can be found in Las Vegas.

Ferris Wheel Day Observances

Fun Holiday: Ferris Wheel Day Observances
Year	Weekday	Date	Name
2024	Wed	Feb 14	Ferris Wheel Day
2025	Fri	Feb 14	Ferris Wheel Day
2026	Sat	Feb 14	Ferris Wheel Day
2027	Sun	Feb 14	Ferris Wheel Day
2028	Mon	Feb 14	Ferris Wheel Day
2029	Wed	Feb 14	Ferris Wheel Day
2030	Thu	Feb 14	Ferris Wheel Day
2031	Fri	Feb 14	Ferris Wheel Day
2032	Sat	Feb 14	Ferris Wheel Day
2033	Mon	Feb 14	Ferris Wheel Day

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