GRAND PRAIRIE, Texas,
July 1, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- Six
Flags Entertainment Corporation, (NYSE:SIX) the world's largest
regional theme park company, is partnering with Coca-Cola® for the
third annual Coca-Cola July
4th Fest at Six Flags, July 3-5 at all U.S. theme parks. This three-day
patriotic celebration is included with park admission and features
a full weekend of fun for the entire family including one hour of
early ride time July 3, 4 and 5 on
some of Six Flags' most thrilling roller coasters, in-park
entertainment, Coca-Cola product sampling and fireworks all three
nights.
As a kickoff to Coca-Cola July
4th Fest at Six Flags, and in recognition of the
men and women who have sacrificed so much in service to our
country, Six Flags and Operation Homefront will once again honor
military personnel and their families during Salute to Heroes
Day on July 3, 2015. The various
activities will include a check presentation to Operation
Homefront, singing of the national anthem and a flag ceremony. In
addition, each park will present up to five military families
served by Operation Homefront's assistance programs with a gift
package including VIP Park Tours, Gold Season Passes, Meal Vouchers
and Refillable Sports Bottles. Created after 9/11, Operation
Homefront provides financial and other assistance to the families
of service members and wounded warriors.
Six Flags will donate $1 for every
ticket purchased with a Coca-Cola product during the holiday
period. For more information on Operation Homefront visit
www.operationhomefront.net.
"Operation Homefront is excited to join again with Six Flags to
honor our service members and their families on Independence Day weekend," said Tim Farrell, the organization's Chief Operating
Officer. "These military families have served our country with
great dedication and are truly deserving of a great day of
relaxation and fun with our friends at Six Flags."
Coca-Cola July 4th Fest
at Six Flags is the perfect way to celebrate Independence Day and all things summer. Park
guests who present any can of Coke with their paid admission or
Season Pass can enjoy one hour of
early ride time on select rides and attractions. Unopened Coke cans
will be donated to Operation Homefront and other non-profit
organizations. Coca-Cola 4th Fest Zones will
feature Six Flags street teams, dance contests, live music,
Coca-Cola sampling and cool prizes.
About Six Flags Entertainment Corporation
Six Flags
Entertainment Corporation is the world's largest regional theme
park company with $1.2 billion in
revenue and 18 parks across the United
States, Mexico and
Canada. For 54 years, Six Flags
has entertained millions of families with world-class coasters,
themed rides, thrilling water parks and unique attractions. For
more information, visit www.sixflags.com.
About Operation Homefront
A national nonprofit,
Operation Homefront leads more than 2,500 volunteers with
nationwide presence who provide emergency and other financial
assistance to the families of service members and wounded warriors.
Operation Homefront has provided assistance to thousands of
military families since its inception in 2002. Recognized for
superior performance by leading independent charity watchdog
groups, nationally, 92 percent of Operation Homefront's
expenditures go directly to programs that provide support to our
military families. For more information, go to
www.OperationHomefront.net.
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