A decade in the making.

That's the case for the 10th annual Crusaders For A Cause Spring Carnival, which will run Thursday through Sunday in the Palmerton Borough Park.Carnival hours are 5-10 p.m. Thursday, 5-10 p.m. Friday, 4-11 p.m. Saturday, and 2-7 p.m. Sunday. Parking and admission are free.Thursday and Sunday are Kids Ride Special Day, which comes with a rides discount. There will be live entertainment Friday and Saturday.For carnivalgoers, there will be a wide array of craft and food vendors.Treasurer Larry Zawaly said that as always, the success of the carnival depends on the weather."We hope the weather is nice," Zawaly said. "It's a beginning of summer get-out-of-your-house event."Zawaly said proceeds raised will go to a local charity or charities.Crusaders for a Cause was incorporated in May 2009, and raises money for charities, including Relay For Life/American Cancer Society, St. Jude's Children's Hospital, March of Dimes and many other community causes or projects.For more information:

www.crusaders4acause.mysite.com.