March 4, 2013

Six Flags Over Texas Opens for Spring Break
Popular Thrill rides and local music talent on tap for families to enjoy

The leader in thrilling entertainment is kicking off one of its most popular events of the season this week. Six Flags Over Texas opens up for Spring Break Saturday, March 9 - Sunday, March 17 and Friday, March 22 - Sunday, March 24. Grab the sunscreen and catch spring fever with thrilling rides and continuous live music.

“Six Flags Over Texas has always been the area’s premier destination for close to home family fun,” said Steve Martindale, Six Flags Over Texas park president. “We’re excited about the variety of offerings we have for our guests during Spring Break, including the diverse music line-up that will be on our stages.”

Families can enjoy the more than 40 rides and attractions at Six Flags Over Texas, including the award-winning New Texas Giant, MR. FREEZE: Reverse Blast and Titan. There is also an impressive line-up of musical entertainment, which includes some of North Texas’s more popular local talent; from School of Rock to Red Box Harbor and Thomas, there’s something to entice every musical taste bud. The highlight of the Live and Local music showcase will be the world-renowned Street Drum Corps. The lively percussionist group has appeared on “The Tonight Show,” “American Idol” Season 9 and is the runner up for DRUM! Magazine’s “Best Percussion Ensemble of 2011.”

The most value for your money, the Six Flags Gold Pass, is designed to bring thrill-seeking consumers the best entertainment around. A four-pack of Six Flags Gold Passes can be purchased for $74.99 each.  Guests who purchase the pass can enjoy all of the 2013 season, including Fright Fest and Holiday in the Park, plus receive free parking and extra bring-a-friend free visits. The Gold Pass can be purchased online at sixflags.com or at the park’s main gate ticket booths.

For more information on Six Flags Over Texas, including operating hours, visit www.sixflags.com/overtexas.

About Six Flags Entertainment Corporation
Six Flags Entertainment Corporation is the world’s largest regional theme park company with $1.1 billion in revenue and 18 parks across the United States, Mexico and Canada. For more than 50 years, Six Flags has entertained millions of families with world-class coasters, themed rides, thrilling water parks and unique attractions including up-close animal encounters, Fright Fest® and Holiday in the Park®.