NEW YORK — The first 2022 clack of the venerable Cyclone roller coaster welcomed hundreds of hardy guests back Saturday to Coney Island for an early celebration of the summer ahead.
The crowd lined up early for opening day at Luna Park, rushing inside at noon to hop aboard the classic ride that celebrates its 95th birthday this year. Screams of fright and delight soon filled the ocean air as the renowned wooden coaster took its first climb before making its first plunge against a backdrop of the Atlantic Ocean.
“It’s great that everything is back,” said local artist Harold Moeller, 52, who sported a multicolored outfit as he zipped through the crowd on a unicycle. “This is one of my favorite events that I do. You just know after the pandemic how important, how valuable it is to you. You just look forward to it every year.”
