June 30, 2011
Six Flags Great America Hosts 4th of July Festival
“4th FEST” to Include Fireworks, Funnel Cake Eating Contest and Live Entertainment
WHAT: 4th FEST, a patriotic 4th of July festival with 45 minute fireworks display,patriotic parade, characters, live entertainment and decorations including a massive American flag hung on the American Eagle coaster, funnel cake eating contest, wrestling show, specialty grilled foods and voter registration.
WHEN: Monday, July 4, 2011. Park hours 10am -10pm. Fireworks 9:30pm
WHERE: Six Flags Great America / 1 Six Flags Parkway / Gurnee, IL 60031
ADMISSION: Buy 1, Get 1 Free tickets available online at sixflags.com
PHOTOS: https://sixflags.box.net/shared/t19o0rhpj3mrs9pt0nc7
Chicagoland residents in search of fireworks this 4th of July need look no further. Six Flags Great America is set to host the first ever “4th FEST,” an all-day patriotic celebration.
The festival includes specialty grilled foods throughout the park, a funnel cake eating contest with cash prize, live entertainment, a wrestling show featuring former WWE star Scotty 2 Hottie and of course all of our signature rides and attractions. End the night with a bang with our patriotic nighttime illuminated parade and 45 minute fully-choreographed fireworks extravaganza. Families can also save with Buy One, Get One Free tickets available online for the event.
“4th Fest is our summertime answer to Fright Fest,” said Hank Salemi, Six Flags Great America park president. “As many area communities have to cancel their fireworks and festivals, we are offering a full-blown 4th of July celebration at the park. With 14 roller coasters, a 20-acre water park, specialty grilled foods, live entertainment and a 45 minute parade and fireworks show, 4th Fest is an experience families can’t get anywhere else.”
Celebrating its 35th incredible year, Six Flags Great America is located between Chicago and Milwaukee and offers fun for the entire family with 14 heart-pounding roller coasters, a free 20-acre water park, spectacular shows, a nighttime illuminated parade and three children’s themed areas.
About Six Flags Entertainment Corporation
Six Flags Entertainment Corporation is the world’s largest regional theme park company with 2010 revenue of nearly $1.0 billion and 19 parks across the United States, Mexico and Canada. Six Flags Over Texas, the company’s flagship location, is celebrating its 50th anniversary season in 2011.
