Santa Clara, CA - California's Great America is planning an exciting four seasons of fun in 2024 packed with reimagined areas of the park, tasty new food, fun-filled adventures and heart-pounding rides, and cherished moments for visitors of all ages.
Carousel Columbia and Celebration Swings have undergone full restorations, ensuring that each visit to California's Great America is a timeless experience steeped in tradition and innovation. All American Corners continues its reimagined journey with a new 'open air' look for American Cafe, complete with mobile ordering. Coming Memorial Day a live 50s Band completes the story in the central Gazebo Stage.
Guests will continue to enjoy the value of two parks for the price of one when they experience the thrilling slides and refreshing splashes of South Bay Shores waterpark, which is included with park admission. Featuring exciting water attractions, diverse and delicious food locations, premium cabanas and shaded lounge areas, South Bay Shores reflects the unique character of the South Bay and will operate from May 25 - September 2.
Seasons of Fun:
PEANUTS Celebration (select dates April 6 - 28) - PEANUTS Celebration returns for its second year, inviting guests to step into the iconic world of Charles M. Schulz comic strips as the characters take over areas of the park with special moments and activities for everyone to enjoy. The limited-time event features all-new musical stage shows, playful Instagram photo opportunities, a variety of PEANUTS-inspired food and drink items, and plenty of meet-and-greet opportunities with the PEANUTS Gang.
Carnivale at Orleans Place (select dates July 12 - August 4) - The larger-than-life New Orleans festival will have guests enjoying the soulful rhythms of Big Easy Live Bands, savoring bold Cajun flavors, and being dazzled by the Spectacle of Color Parade featuring a host of Mardi Gras floats. Each night concludes with a dance party accompanied by breathtaking fireworks high above Orleans Place.
Tricks and Treats (select dates September 20 - October 26) - The family-friendly, immersive Halloween event returns and invites guests into four whimsically themed lands. The festive fun includes a trick-or-treat trail, Halloween-themed live performances, games, and activities around every corner. The guest favorite band, Jelly of the Month Club, reprises its role as 'Mic Dangerously & The Royal We' and 'Cartoon Cowboys' for epic live performances. Guests can also enjoy fall-inspired foods, sweets, and drinks.
WinterFest (select dates November 29 - December 31) - The Bay Area's most immersive holiday event returns and transforms the park into a winter wonderland adorned with dazzling lights. Guests will feel the joyous holiday spirit with shows, holiday food, and drinks, and festive family activities. Not to mention, it snows every night in Hometown Square!
California's Great America will open for weekends beginning March 23. For the full 2024 operating calendar, including park hours and day of operation, please click here.
Guests can enjoy unlimited visits to both California's Great America and South Bay Shores waterpark with a 2024 Season Pass. For more information and to purchase a 2024 season pass, please visit here.
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About California's Great America and Cedar Fair Entertainment
California's Great America is a 115-acre theme and waterpark located in Santa Clara, California. As Northern California's premier amusement park, featuring thrill rides, live entertainment, and South Bay Shores waterpark, California's Great America is the top destination for thrill-seekers and families alike. California's Great America is owned and operated by Cedar Fair Entertainment Company (NYSE: FUN), a publicly traded partnership headquartered in Sandusky, Ohio, and one of the largest regional amusement-resort operators in the world. Focused on its mission to make people happy by providing fun, immersive, and memorable experiences, the Company owns and operates 13 properties, consisting of 11 amusement parks, four separately gated outdoor water parks, and resort accommodations totaling more than 2,300 rooms and more than 600 luxury RV sites. Cedar Fair's parks are located in Ohio, California, North Carolina, South
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