June 30, 2008
Fireworks will paint the skies at The Great Escape
The Great Escape has another fun, family - friendly, thrilling event to celebrate our nation's independence. A sea of colors will paint the skies this Friday, July 4, beginning at 9:45pm in the vicinity of the North Woods Picnic Grove. Presented by Alonzo Fireworks Displays Inc., one of the world's most renowned pyrotechnic companies, this fireworks presentation is free to guests with their paid admission to The Great Escape as the theme park will remain open until 10pm Friday evening.
Alonzo Fireworks Displays Inc., just like The Great Escape, has been an integral part of Upstate New York for more than 50 years. Owned and operated by the Alonzo family out of Mechanicville, N.Y., the company remains a handmade business in the proud Italian tradition with some modifications. Over the years, the generations-old Alonzo formulas have been fine tuned, augmented, and integrated with cutting edge techniques and materials. Because it is actually two complementary businesses - a manufacturing unit and a display unit - Alonzo Fireworks is one of the few companies worldwide which can stage major aerial and ground spectaculars using nothing but American made products.
If the Alonzo Fireworks name sounds familiar, it should as the company has been involved with a number of events in Upstate New York. Some of these events include First Night in Saratoga Springs, the Americade Bike Rally in Lake George, the Saranac Lake Winter Carnival, the Annual New York State Christmas Tree Lighting, and the Adirondack Balloon Festival - Moon Glow on Lake George.
The Six Flags Great Escape Lodge & Indoor Waterpark is conveniently located directly across the street from The Great Escape & Splashwater Kingdom and provides 200 family friendly suites. Packages begin at $269 based on four person occupancy. Prices include an overnight stay at the Six Flags Great Escape Lodge and admission to the White Water Bay indoor waterpark during length of stay. Offer is based on availability. Other packages are available and do include tickets to The Great Escape & Splashwater Kingdom. For details, visit SixFlagsGreatEscapeLodge.com or call 888-708-2684.
Guests can enjoy Wiggles World, the Mega Wedgie, and all of The Great Escape & Splashwater Kingdom's exciting new attractions and amenities by purchasing a 2008 Season Pass to The Great Escape for only $79.99 (plus tax). This is the lowest price of the season but this offer expires June 15. Season passes are still available for purchase online at sixflags.com.
About Six Flags, Inc.:
Six Flags, Inc. is the world's largest regional theme park company with 21 parks across the United States, Mexico and Canada. Founded in 1961, Six Flags has provided world class entertainment for millions of families with cutting edge, record-shattering roller coasters and appointment programming with events like the popular Thursday and Sunday Night Concert Series. Now 47 years strong,
Six Flags is recognized as the preeminent thrill innovator while reaching to all demographics - families, teens, tweens and thrill seekers alike - with themed attractions based on the Looney Tunes characters, the Justice League of America, skateboarding legend Tony Hawk, The Wiggles and Thomas the Tank Engine.
Six Flags, Inc. is a publicly-traded corporation (NYSE:SIX) headquartered in New York City.
