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Northern California’s Home to Iconic Thrills Welcomes Guests Both Past and Present to Relive Fond Memories and Make New Ones
SANTA CLARA, Calif. (Mar. 11, 2026) –– California’s Great America, Northern California’s Home to Iconic Thrills, officially opens its gates for the 2026 season on Saturday, March 28, marking 50 seasons of fun, memories and world-class entertainment. Since first welcoming guests in 1976, the park continues to showcase its five-decade history from the iconic double-decker Carousel Columbia to the first-of-its-kind, single-rail rollercoaster, RailBlazer, highlighting the evolution of the park from its “Marriott’s Great America” roots to the modern-day destination it is today.
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“There are generations of guests and employees who have made lifelong memories over the course of the 50 seasons the park has been in operation,” said Raffi Kaprelyan, SVP and West Coast regional general manager for Six Flags. “We invite everyone to join us starting March 28 to relive those memories and make new ones too.”

OPENING DAY AND 50TH SEASON HIGHLIGHTS:
  • Commemorative Button: Opening day will feature a special 50th season commemorative button pin for guests attending the park on March 28, while supplies last;
  • Opening Season Ceremony: A special ceremony will be held at the Carousel Columbia to officially open the 50th season to guests with the help of the Peanuts Gang;
  • Classic Great America Music: Original park music from its earliest years will make a triumphant return that is sure to evoke nostalgia for longtime fans;
  • South Bay Shores Opens for the Season: Included with admission, the connected California seaside themed waterpark with a variety of drop slides, tube slides and family-friendly lagoon area, will open for the season May 23;
  • Fireworks: The night’s sky will be painted with bright and colorful lights Sunday, May 24; Saturday, July 4; and Sunday, Sept. 6.
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For more information about specific operating dates at California’s Great America, visit:
sixflags.com/cagreatamerica/park-hours
 
UNLIMITED FUN ACROSS THE WESTERN US AND MEXICO WITH A GOLD PASS
For a limited time, California’s Great America 2026 Gold Passes are available for as low as $79. This includes unlimited visits to California’s Great America, South Bay Shores, plus free general parking, in-park discounts and more for the entire 2026 season.
Six Flags has now also expanded the value of its 2026 Gold season passes and memberships with the launch of West Regional Park Access, giving guests unlimited admission to all parks in the West region — including California’s Great America, Six Flags Discovery Kingdom, Six Flags Magic Mountain, Knott’s Berry Farm, Six Flags México, Knott’s Soak City and Hurricane Harbor locations. For more details on season passes visit: sixflags.com/cagreatamerica.

About California’s Great America
California’s Great America is a 115-acre theme and waterpark, featuring more than 60 rides including pulse-pounding rollercoasters, and kid-sized fun. Included is the connected waterpark, South Bay Shores, which features a variety of slides and water attractions making the park a top destination for thrill-seekers and families alike.
 
About Six Flags Entertainment Corporation
Six Flags Entertainment Corporation (NYSE: FUN) is North America’s largest regional amusement-resort operator with 26 amusement parks, 15 water parks and nine resort properties across 16 states in the U.S., Canada and Mexico. The Company also manages an amusement park in Saudi Arabia. Focused on its purpose of making people happy, Six Flags provides fun, immersive and memorable experiences to millions of guests every year with world-class coasters, themed rides, thrilling water parks, resorts and a portfolio of beloved intellectual property such as Looney Tunes®, DC Comics® and PEANUTS®.

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