Come out and enjoy some fun in the sun with Crusaders for a Cause. Crusaders will be hosting its 15th annual spring carnival May 20, 21, 22 and 23 in the Palmerton Borough Park.

There will be plenty of great food, including Dale’s Concessions, Parryville Volunteer Fire Co. No. 2 with their Pennsylvania Dutch funnel cakes, Christina’s Reptile and Animal Sanctuary with their famous tacos and taco salads, Caribbean Noodles and much more. A variety of rides for children and adults will be provided by AEB Amusements, with wristband days on May 20 and May 23.

Among the great food, rides and craft vendors, be sure to join in on bingo, which is held every day, pony rides by Step Back in Time Equine, a silent auction provided by Blue Mountain Animal Rescue Society, and Knockerballs. Also be sure to stop in and see the famous Apollo the alligator from Christina’s Reptile and Animal Sanctuary. Pictures with Apollo will also be available for a small donation.

Thursday night entertainment provided by DJ Brain Gombert, Friday night’s entertainment will be the dynamic duo of Dave and Brenda Rehrig from 7-10 p.m., Saturday night will be the world renowned Elvis tribute artist, Jeff Krick Sr. from 7-10 p.m., and Sunday will be the Sage Exchange from 3-6 p.m. All entertainment to be held in the gazebo. Bring your own chair or feel free to use the park benches.

Carnival hours: May 20, 6-10 p.m.; May 21, 5-11 p.m.; May 22, 4-11 p.m.; and May 23, 2-7 p.m.

“We hope to see everyone out this year and have some much-needed fun. It’s been a very long year for all. It’s time to get back into the groove of things. As always, we like to thank all of our volunteers and supporters,” President Christina Obrecht said.

Due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, the organization strongly encourages everyone to practice social distancing and, when necessary, to wear a mask throughout the weekend to ensure the safety of the community and its residents and visitors alike.

Proceeds from the carnival benefits local charities. Crusaders has donated more than $30,000 to various charities throughout the years.