David Damien Sanchez, left, and George Graveline spin around and upside down while riding on the Rock-O-Plane Ride on July 27 at the annual St. Pio of Pietrelcina Carnival at Our Lady of Pompeii on Route 80 in East Haven on July 27. The carnival featured rides, games and food and was held from July 23 through July 27. Wesley Bunnell / The Courier Photo courtesy of Wesley Bunnell

Riders make the long climb to the top of the slide at the annual St. Pio of Pietrelcina Carnival at Our Lady of Pompeii on Route 80 in East Haven on July 27. The carnival featured rides, games and food and was held from July 23 through July 27. Wesley Bunnell / The Courier Photo courtesy of Wesley Bunnell

Noah Perdo, left, and Kyle Perdo, middle ,ride the Tornado on July 27 at the annual St. Pio of Pietrelcina Carnival at Our Lady of Pompeii on Route 80 in East Haven on July 27. The carnival featured rides, games and food and was held from July 23 through July 27. Wesley Bunnell / The Courier Photo courtesy of Wesley Bunnell