Carnival Time: A festive atmosphere prevails in the S. Main business area this week where more than a dozen carnival rides have been erected to entertain shoppers during Bargain Days. Soap Box Derby racers are on display in tents in the 200 block.

Main St. "Mall": Part of a 40-foot ferris wheel and merry-go-round placed on S. Main St. between William and Liberty Sts. can be seen in this picture taken prior to the start of Bargain Days today, a two-day annual merchandise sales event. Thirteen carnival-type rides along S. Main and N. University Ave., which have been closed to traffic along with S. State St., are attractions at this year's Bargain Days.