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"SkyStar": 150-foot tall Ferris Wheel coming to The Banks

CINCINNATI (WKRC) - The Banks and the Cincinnati USA Regional Chamber made a big announcement on Friday about "an exciting way" that they will be celebrating their 10th anniversary. A 150-foot tall Ferris Wheel will be coming to The Banks for three months. Crews will start constructing "SkyStar" soon. It will operate on Freedom Way across from the National Underground Railroad Freedom Center. Skystar will open August 31st and will leave on December 2nd. “SkyStar is America’s largest portable observation wheel and it will light up the sky with over 1 million colored LED lights,” said Todd Schneider of SkyStar. “This experience promises to provide unique views of downtown Cincinnati, Northern Kentucky, the Suspension Bridge and the Ohio River.” "The SkyStar Observation Wheel is equipped with 36 climate-controlled gondolas. Each gondola can hold up to 6 people. Guests are treated to spectacular views as they soar nearly 15 stories over Cincinnati's Riverfront Park!" says SkyStar's website. “Our restaurants and retailers are excited to welcome new visitors and bring a new view to those who have loved The Banks for years,” said Tracy Schwegmann of Jeffrey R. Anderson Real Estate, developer of The Banks. “We’re thrilled to celebrate the 10th anniversary of The Banks in a sky-high way.” “SkyStar will inject even more excitement into Oktoberfest Zinzinnati, our Ale to the Queen City Thanksgiving weekend craft beer festival, Bud Light Tailgate Zone pre-game Bengals parties and more,” added Cynthia Oxley, director of Corporate and Community Events for the Cincinnati USA Regional Chamber. “We look forward to introducing new events designed to showcase SkyStar and celebrate The Banks.” kyStar will operate on the following schedule: Monday through Thursday: 4pm-10pm Friday: 12pm-12am Saturday: 10am-12am Sunday: 10am-10pm Tickets will be $12.50 per rider. The announcement took place at the National Underground Railroad Freedom Center.