June 19, 2008
The American Red Cross Adirondack Saratoga Chapter and Six Flags Friends, the philanthropic arm of Six Flags, Inc., are collaborating to provide patrons attending the annual Celtic Festival an additional incentive for supporting the event. The Celtic Festival will feature some of the most well known and respected Celtic Entertainers including Hair of the Dog, Black 47, Blarney, Flynn 529, Wood's Tea Company, The Stoutmen Band, Wild Irish Acres Dancers, Sharie, Music in Harmony and Idette and the Sunrunners and Adirondack Pipe and Drum. Music, vendors, Irish Step Dancing, Irish Folk Art and Entertainment also will take place throughout the day.
For each ticket holder who attends the fundraising event on July 19, 2008 at West Mountain in Queensbury will be given a coupon for $7 off a general admission ticket to The Great Escape and Splashwater Kingdom. The coupon is good for any day at the park between July 20, 2008 and November 2, 2008. Funds raised from the Celtic Festival will benefit the American Red Cross Adirondack Saratoga Chapter and its programs.
"Everyone is very familiar with Hair of the Dog and Black 47." Tim Drawbridge, Public Relations Manager of The Great Escape Properties. "We may hear the song 'All of the Hard Days are Gone' during the festival but the American Red Cross is always there when all of the hard days arise. We, at The Great Escape, realize all they do for our community. This a wonderful opportunity for the American Red Cross and Six Flags Friends to partner together for this fun, family - friendly event."
Advance ticket prices are $20 for adults, $15 for Seniors (62+) and Students (up to 18 years of age) and children, 10 years of age and younger are free. A traditional Corned Beef and Cabbage Meal will also be served for $10 for adults and $7 for Seniors (62+) and Youth under the age of 10 Tickets can be purchased through the chapter's website or www.ticketweb.com or by contacting the chapter. The complete program for the day and entertainment schedule can be viewed by visiting the chapter's website at www.redcrossadirondacksaratog.org. For more information on the event or to order tickets by phone, contact Carol Reehl at 792-6545 or email at reehlc@usa.redcross.org.
With an increasing number of families attending the Celtic Festival, we have created a specific area with families and children in mind. Activities will include bounce houses and slides, clowns, jugglers, face painting, Looney Tunes characters from The Great Escape and more.
Guests can enjoy Wiggles World, the Mega Wedgie, and all of The Great Escape & Splashwater Kingdom's exciting new offerings - there's something for everyone - for information, call (518) 792-3500 or visit sixflags.com. 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 $179 based on four-person occupancy. Offer is based on availability. For details, visit SixFlagsGreatEscapeLodge.com or call 888-708-2684.
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.
About Six Flags Friends:
Six Flags Friends is a series of programs throughout the Six Flags family of parks that make a difference in communities by encouraging local involvement, supporting the mission of various non-profit organizations, and bringing the thrill of Six Flags to children and families across North America.
About the American Red Cross Adirondack Saratoga Chapter:
The American Red Cross, Adirondack Saratoga Chapter is dedicated to saving lives and helping people prevent, prepare for and respond to emergencies. Led by a volunteer Board of Directors with 250 other volunteers and 10 paid employees, the local Red Cross is supported by community donations and provides services to Warren, Washington, Saratoga, Hamilton and southern Essex Counties. Last year the Red Cross ran 650 aquatic courses and 1048 first aid and CPR courses, collected over 19,000 units of whole blood, helped deliver 303 emergency messages for members of our armed forces, and assisted more than 1,250 neighbors who were affected by local disasters.
