St. Peter’s Carnival

September 19 - 22, 2024 • 445 Fifth Avenue, River Edge, NJ

Fri Sept. 20th

6pm - 11pm

Thurs Sept. 19th

6pm - 9pm

Sun Sept. 22nd

1pm - 8pm

Sat Sept. 21st

1pm - 11pm

Make memories at this community-loved annual event

  • 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

Rides for all ages

Ride tickets are available at the Carnival — $60 for 60 tickets at the Carnival).

Carnival Committee members at the raffle drawing

Last year's first prize was over $14,000 !!!

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Last year's first prize was over $14,000 !!! 💰

Take your chance to win BIG!

Carnival 50/50 Raffle tickets are available for $15 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 after all Masses and at the Carnival until the drawing on Sunday, September 22nd at 7:30pm. Online and Rectory availability has ended.

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!

Thank you to our sponsors

Become a sponsor

See you there!

Thanks for your support.

445 Fifth Avenue
River Edge, NJ 07661

 

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 FAQs

General Questions

  • The carnival takes place in the parking lot of St. Peter the Apostle Roman Catholic Church: 445 Fifth Ave., River Edge, NJ 07661.

  • St. Peter’s is located in a residential neighborhood with sidewalks. You can park on the streets unless otherwise noted by signs.

    • 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

  • Nope!

50/50 Raffle

  • 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

  • Raffle tickets are available:

    • After all Sunday Masses at the Welcome Desk

    • At the Carnival

    These are no longer available for online purchase or at the Rectory.

  • Tickets are $15.00 each.

  • Nope. Thank you for your generosity, and good luck!

  • Winners will be picked at 7:30pm on Sunday, September 22, 2024. Winners need not be present.

  • In addition to announcing winners at the Carnival, winners not present will be called right after the 7:30pm drawing on Sunday, September 22nd.

Ride Tickets

  • Ride tickets will be provided via a QR code when purchased online. 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.

  • Nope! Bring it directly to the rides for entry.

    • Kiddie rides: 4-5 tickets

    • Intermediate rides: 6-7 tickets

    • Premium rides: Up to 9 tickets

    Please be sure to check when you get to the Carnival, as this is subject to change.

  • 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.

  • You can buy ride tickets online for a discounted price here. There’s also a kiosk at the Carnival where you can buy tickets.

    • Discounted presale ride tickets bought online cost $40 for 60 tickets.

    • Ride tickets purchased at the Carnival cost $60 for 60 tickets.

  • Presale ride tickets can be purchased until the afternoon of the Carnival opening on Thursday, September 19th.

Volunteering

  • Any St. Peter’s parishioner or St. Peter Academy family age 18+ is eligible to run a game booth.

    • 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 sign-up link.

  • Assistance will be provided as needed, but please note that it’s not wheelchair accessible.

  • Yes! While game booths are where we need the most help, please see the sign-up 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!

  • 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.

  • Please visit this sign-up link to peruse which volunteer opportunities are still available and sign up there.

Still have questions?