Jones Beach on Long Island offers 50-cent parking for 90th birthday

Saturday, August 3, 2019
JONES BEACH, Long Island (WABC) -- Jones Beach celebrates its 90th birthday on Sunday!

The regular parking fee of $10 will be reduced to just 50 cents for the day -- the amount charged when the beach opened in 1929. Actors in period costumes will also be strolling the boardwalk.
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Anyone who goes to the Central Mall starting at 11:00 a.m. will be offered a free piece of the 400-pound birthday cake or cupcake.

Beachgoers can also enjoy a food truck festival at the West Bathhouse, featuring Cousin's Maine Lobster All Star Specialties, Neapolitan Pizza Express, and more.

Other activities include magic shows, lawn games, and selfie stations.
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The 2,413-acre park, with more than six miles of beaches along the Long Island coast, draws in around six million tourists a year.

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