Sparkler’s first spark

This afternoon, Nathan got a call that Sparkler's hydraulic system was about to be tested for the very first time.

He took off like a shot with our video and still cameras.

This video shows early testing, so there's no "swinging" just yet, just "lifting."

Can't wait to see Sparkler in all its (old) glory after dark – the light package on this 65-foot vertical swing ride is just gorgeous!