Peter Joseph of Jolly Shows Passes
Carnival Warehouse is sad to inform you of the passing of Peter Joseph, owner of Maryland based Jolly Shows. Peter died of complications of Covid-19. He was 54. Flower arrangements for Peter ... [read more]
Father John Vakulskas, Jr., The Carnival Priest, Passes
It is with great sadness to report the passing of Father John Vakulskas, Jr. Father John passed away Sunday evening at approximately 7pm central time. Born on February 28, 1944, John ... [read more]
OABA & NAARSO Partner to Provide Affordable Online Amusement Ride Training Platform
The Outdoor Amusement Business Association (OABA) and the National Association of Amusement Ride Safety Officials (NAARSO) have partnered to provide the amusement industry with an extremely ... [read more]
IAAPA Cancels IAAPA Expo 2020 Due to COVID-19
New Virtual Education Conference to Take Place Nov. 16-18
ORLANDO, Fla., US (Sept. 4, 2020) – IAAPA, the global association for the attractions industry, today announced the cancellation of IAAPA Expo 2020 in Orlando, Florida. In addition, the ... [read more]
IAAPA to make final decision on 2020 Attractions Expo by September 4
On Wednesday, August 5, IAAPA updated past and future attendees and exhibitors on its plans to hold its annual convention this fall. IAAPA has continued planning for the event, however, ... [read more]
Dominic Vivona, Sr. Passes
Dominic Vivona of Mount Pleasant, SC and formerly of Miami, Florida, passed away on August 4, 2020 at the age of 88, due to complications from COVID19. He is survived by his loving wife, ... [read more]
A Message from Father John
The following letter from Father John was sent via e-mail from The Showmen's League of America.My Dear Friends,What a year this is! One year ago no one knew what Covid-19 was or that the year ... [read more]
Showmen Supplies Acquires American Superior Lighting
Showmen Supplies, Inc. , a leading supplier of lighting and electrical equipment for the amusement industry, announced that it has acquired the assets of American Superior Lighting. Financial ... [read more]
IAAPA Continues to Seek Critical Changes and Additional Aid from U.S. Congress in Support of Attractions Industry
IAAPA urges U.S. Congress to consider key issues as the industry recovers in the wake of COVID-19
ORLANDO, Fla. (July 16, 2020) – IAAPA, the global association for the attractions industry, representing major theme parks, local and destination fixed-site attractions, water parks, family ... [read more]
2021 H-2B Update: Reps. Pingree (D-ME) and Harris (R-MD) to offer H-2B Cap Relief Amendment
UPDATE: House Appropriations Committee Passes Pingree-Harris-Cuellar H-2B amendment
Updated 7/16/20 The House Appropriations Subcommittee on Homeland Security passed its 2021 Fiscal Funding Bill last week. Originally, the bill does not have any provisions relating to H-2B cap ... [read more]
