Thursday, April 21, 2011

Fire Museum to Host 4th Annual Bike Rodeo and Safety Fair!

The North Charleston and American LaFrance Fire Museum and Educational Center will be celebrating its fourth anniversary on Saturday, April 30, 2011 with the Annual Safe Kids Bike Rodeo and Safety Day. The Fire Museum opened its doors to the public April 28th, 2007 and since that time has hosted over 110,000 visitors. As a thank you to the community the Fire Museum, in conjunction with the Safe Kids Trident Area, will be hosting a full day of family fun activities aimed at entertaining the entire family while preventing accidental childhood injury. Children will receive a FREE new bike helmet while enjoying the free jump castles, climbing wall, music and water games. Guests will be able to visit over 30 different vendors, watch vehicle extrication demonstrations by the North Charleston Fire Department, the South Carolina Highway Patrol roll over simulator and police bike team exhibitions. Children will also be able to navigate their way through the bicycle obstacle course after receiving a free bike inspection and tune up. Bring your own bike or use one of the free bikes available for check out. Attendees will to be able to cool off in the museum and enjoy FREE admission for the entire family.

The Bike Rodeo runs from 12:00 noon to 4:00 p.m. and the Fire Museum will be open from 10:00 a.m. till 5:00 p.m. with the last admission at 4:00 p.m. on Saturday, April 30, 2011.

For more information please contact Max Sterling (843) 740-5550 x 221 or email him at maxjsterling@gmail.com at the Museum.

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