St. Peter’s Carnival
September 14 - 17, 2023
Thursday Sept. 14th
6pm - 9pm
Friday Sept. 15th
6pm - 11pm
Saturday Sept. 16th
1pm - 11pm
Sunday Sept. 17th
1pm - 8pm
Make memories at this community-favorite annual fair
Carnival games and prizes
Rides for all ages
Delicious food and treats
50/50 Raffle
Free admission
Safe neighborhood
Proceeds help St. Peter’s parish
Get your ride tickets at the kiosk
The presale 50% discount is now closed. If you purchased presale ride tickets, they’ll be scanned at rides via mobile phone or printout. No need to redeem at a booth!
First prize is over $12,000 !!!
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First prize is over $12,000 !!! 💰
The more we buy, the bigger the prize.
Purchase Jubilee Carnival 50/50 Raffle tickets to support St. Peter’s parish and for your chance to win:
1st Prize - 40% of total proceeds
2nd Prize - 6% of total proceeds
3rd Prize - 4% of total proceeds
Available for purchase at the Carnival until Sunday 7pm.
Free admission. Open to the public.
St. Peter’s parishioners and St. Peter Academy families can sign up to help
Volunteer to help
Experience this unique opportunity to run a real carnival game booth (among other ways to help). Your time and talent can help St. Peter’s raise funds in the most fun way!
FAQs
General Questions
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The carnival takes place in the parking lot of St. Peter the Apostle Roman Catholic Church: 445 Fifth Ave., River Edge, NJ 07661.
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St. Peter’s is located in a residential neighborhood with sidewalks. You can park on the streets unless otherwise noted by signs.
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Traffic control / crossing guard
Police on site
Ambulance on site
Vehicle blocking the entryway
Children under 36” may not be able to ride all rides
Certain rides do not allow open-toed footwear
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Nope!
50/50 Raffle
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Each ticket you buy is another chance to win. As tickets are sold, the prize grows.
40% of total sales go to the first place winner
6% of total sales goes to the second place winner
4% of the total sales goes to the third place winner
50% is donated to St. Peter the Apostle Church
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Yes! It’s the same raffle.
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Tickets can be purchased at the carnival.
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Tickets are $15.00 each.
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Nope. Thank you for your generosity, and good luck!
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Winners will be picked at 7:30pm on Sunday, September 17, 2023.
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In addition to announcing winners at the carnival, winners not present will be called right after the 7:30pm drawing on Sunday, September 17th.
Ride Tickets
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Ride tickets will be provided when purchased online via a QR code. You will have the option to receive this via mobile phone or a PDF to print out. Your one QR code can be brought directly to the ride for entry. Every scan will deduct the number of tickets needed for each ride, and the number of tickets you have left.
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Nope! Bring it directly to the rides for entry.
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Typically the rides for the younger kids are 2 to 3 tickets and the rides for the older kids are 3 to 4 tickets. Please be sure to check when you get to the Carnival, as this is subject to change.
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It’s up to you how to manage your ride tickets! Here are a couple suggestions for allocating rides per kid:
Use the PDF print option. Print a copy for each kid and write down the number of tickets per kid.
Make separate purchases for each kid so they each have their own QR code and their own ride tickets.
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There’s a kiosk at the Carnival where you can buy tickets.
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Presale ride tickets cost $30 for 30 tickets — half price. During the carnival, ride tickets cost $60 for 30 tickets.
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Presale ride tickets can be purchased up to 2 hours before Thursday’s opening — so Thursday, September 14th at 4pm.
Volunteering
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Any St. Peter’s parishioner or St. Peter Academy family age 18+ is eligible to run a game booth.
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When you arrive, check in with the Carnival Committee outside the entrance of the church. They will provide you anything you may need and help you find where to go.
You will be trained on the rules of your game and expectations for running it right before starting your shift. The rules are also posted on the wall.
You’ll be greeting players, explaining rules, handling cash payments, cheering on players, and awarding prizes.
Shifts vary between 2 - 3 hours. You can learn about that specifically when choosing which games to sign up for via the SignUp Genius link.
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Assistance will be provided as needed, but please note that it’s not wheelchair accessible.
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Yes! While game booths are where we need the most help, please see the SignUp Genius link for additional opportunities — especially for our Confirmation candidates.
And remember — you can always help by spreading the word and inviting friends to purchase presale ride tickets and 50/50 raffle tickets!
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Confirmation candidates can sign up for Cleanup/Runner shifts.
Must be 14+ years old
Will count towards credit for Confirmation service hours
Shifts are 2-3 hours in length
Check in at the head table when you arrive for your shift. You will be assigned an area and once your shift is complete, you can sign out.
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Please visit this SignUp Genius link to peruse which volunteer opportunities are still available and sign up there.
Still have questions?
THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS
Ideal Auto
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Basralian Funeral Home
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The Schlossberg Family
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Mary Davis Realty
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Thomas Barrett Attorney
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Let It Grow
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Clothesline Dry Cleaning
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River Edge Diner
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Mission Insurance
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Ideal Auto • Basralian Funeral Home • The Schlossberg Family • Mary Davis Realty • Thomas Barrett Attorney • Let It Grow • Clothesline Dry Cleaning • River Edge Diner • Mission Insurance •
Become a sponsor
Show your community support! If you would like to sponsor a game booth or ride, please complete the form and return it with your sponsor check to the rectory.
Email us for more information.