NPS/S. Lonergan The Visitor Center will be open from 9:00 a.m. until 10:00 p.m. and is free of charge. The park film, Black Friday will play at quarter after each hour from 9:15 a.m. until 9:15 p.m. At 4:07 p.m. park rangers will lay commemorative wreaths on the remains of the dam at the time the floodwaters reached Johnstown. The wreath laying will be broadcast live on our Facebook page. Beginning at 7:00 pm, 2,209 luminaries, will be lit to honor the victims of the flood. They line the remains of the South Fork Dam and around the Visitor Center. Each luminary will have the name of a flood victim written on it and will remain lit until 10:00 pm. Park grounds remain open until the conclusion of the luminaries. Parking is available at the Visitor Center and South Abutment. A shuttle runs between the Visitor Center and the North Abutment through the duration of the luminaries. Luminaries will also be visible from the Visitor Center area. No reservations are required for any events on May 31. LinksVisit the links on the right to view flood records and testimonials. |
Last updated: May 18, 2025