In Saint Paul, We’re Looking for Lucy! The Saint Paul Convention and Visitors Bureau, Capital City Partnership and the City of Saint Paul are excited present the third PEANUTS celebration on the streets of Saint Paul and tribute to creator and native Saint Paulite Charles M. Schulz… Looking for Lucy.
Looking for Lucy begins June 2002 and runs through September. 103 statues with the likeness of Lucy Van Pelt, America's favorite crabby fussbudget will adourn the streets of downtown Saint Paul. Get ready for a photo opportunity of a lifetime.
Lucy Tours: Capital City Trolleys are offering guided tours of the Looking for Lucy promtion. The tours run Tuesday - Friday and Sunday, 10 a.m to 4 p.m. The Tours start at the Science Museum of Minnesota and travel a continuous route through downtown Saint Paul, to Grand Ave and back to the Science Museum. The full tour takes approximately 45 minutes. Riders may board and exit as many times at they would like. Cost is $5 for. For more information on the Lucy Tours and The Capital City Trolleys call 651.223.5600
Celebrity Lucy's!
Begining in July, five new statues designed by celebrity artists will hit the streets. Here is a list, the unveiling and the location of the celebrity statues:
Lucy Loves Torii
Sponsor: MN Twins
This statue was unveiled Sunday, July 14 at the Metrodome. It will be displayed in front of Fhimas Restaurant (6th and Wabasha in the Lawson Building) for the duration of the summer.
Follow Your Dreams Lucy
This Lucy will be traveling throughout the summer and was design by explorer and Minnesota native Ann Bancroft.
Some Enchanted Lucy
This is the statue designed by Mary GrandPre, the illustrator for the Harry Potter books. It is on display in front of Café Latte on Grand Avenue.Celebrity Statues
Coming Soon!
Peggy Fleming: to be unveiled later in July
Tom Everhardt: to be unveiled in September
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2002 Schedule of Events:
June 2: Lucy in Grand Old Day Parade
Check out the Lucys at this annual Grand Avenue Celebration.
June 8: Kick-off Weekend
Opening of the Snoopy Doghouse Information Booth and the statues hit the streets.
Aug 22 - Sept. 2: Lucy at the Minnesota State Fair
Lucy joins the Great Minnesota Get Together.
Aug 28 - Lucy Day at the Minnesota State Fair
Mid-Sept: 103 Lucy statues gathered in downtown Saint Paul
This is the best opportunity to see all the statues in one visit.
Sept 28 - Lucy Lawn Party
Featuring great events for the whole family.
Early Oct: Lucy statues moved to Mall of America
Oct. 13: Live auction at the Mall of America
Proceeds benefit the Charles Schulz scholarship and memorial.
Visit the Snoopy Doghouse
The Snoopy Doghouse Information Booth returns in 2002. Located at the Science Museum Plaza on Kellogg Boulevard, the Doghouse provides visitors with information on Looking for Lucy including souvenir maps and visitor guides. Guests can sign the Doghouse visitor book and place a pin on a map, indicating the location of their hometown. Last year, over 25,000 visitors from 61 countries and all 50 states, stopped by the Doghouse. To volunteer in the Doghouse, call Tammy Schlottke at (651) 265-4923 or [email protected].
Merchandise
Looking for Lucy official merchandise will be available at the new Lucy "Psychiatrist Booth" located at Ecolab Plaza on Wabasha Street, beginning June 1st. T-shirts, caps, pins, trinkets and other souvenirs will be available. Call (651) 291-5608 for more information.
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