Replica of Little Engine Schedules Parrish Visit Next Month
Posted on: Wednesday, 22 February 2006, 12:00 CST
By Donna Hartman, The Bradenton Herald, Fla.
Feb. 22--PARRISH -- The Little Engine That Could is making its only Florida tour stop at the Florida Gulf Coast Railroad Museum next month.
"The Little Engine That Could I Think I Can Rail Tour" will make only a dozen appearances nationwide in 2006.
The event features train rides on a full-sized replica of the well-known fictional character, The Little Engine That Could, live entertainment by Shana Banana, Kozmos Klown and storyteller Bubble Lena, an educational exhibit by Mote Marine Laboratory and Aquarium, face painting, railroad safety, contests and other activities.
The Parrish dates are March 24-26.
Tickets: $15, includes train ride. Information and advance ticket sales: www.frrm.org [http://www.frrm.org] or (877) 869-0800. Reservations are recommended. Seating is limited. The museum is located at 12210 83rd St. E., Parrish.
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Source: The Bradenton Herald (Bradenton, Fla.)
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