SAN FRANCISCO (BCN) -- The world's most crooked street is getting a makeover Wednesday to honor the 60th anniversary of a classic board game, in what event organizers are touting as the world's largest game of Candyland.
San Francisco's iconic Lombard Street on Russian Hill, featuring a quarter-mile of hairpin switchbacks, will be remade Wednesday morning into a larger-than-life version of the game, which was introduced in 1949.
The street will be closed to traffic as children from the University of California, San Francisco Children's Hospital participate in the game as colored game pieces and interact with life-sized game characters, according to organizers.
The event will end with a 60th birthday celebration and cake.
(Copyright 2009, Bay City News, All rights reserved.)
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| 8/19/2009 12:36:31 PM
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Stacey
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| I can see why the children from the hospital are the only participants. So many of them are unable to get out to play with their peers due to the illnesses or damage under treatment. This is a chance for them to get out and be children while carefully monitored by staff. Don't begrudge them a day of wonder and joyful fun. |
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| 8/19/2009 10:58:49 AM
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Anonymous
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| Why not let other kids play? I would have loved to have my kids join in also. This can be a once in a lifetime deal. How long will it be set up for? |
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| 8/17/2009 10:04:17 PM
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Marilee
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| What a wonderful thing to do for the children. I played Candyland as a child, then I played with my children and now my grandchildren. Fun memories!! |
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| 8/17/2009 12:41:04 PM
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Maggie
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| This was one of my favorite games as a kid!! I wish I could watch the game and see all the decorations! How exciting for the kids to be able to play it live!!! |
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