‘Holiday in the Park’ returns to Six Flags Discovery Kingdom
Six Flags Discovery Kingdom announced on Tuesday the return of the annual holiday event — Holiday in the Park.
From holiday light displays, to themed entertainment with seasonal food and pictures with Santa, there is plenty of merriment to be had when enjoying the Northern California tradition.
New to the park this year is the Victorian Christmas Village “where guests will be reminded of the Victorian era with merry characters in beautiful costumes, handcrafted wares, delightful food, rousing live entertainment and fanciful décor,” according to a news release.
“Visiting Holiday in the Park has been an annual tradition for families all across Northern California for years,” said Park President Janine Durette. “It gives our team great joy to transform our park into beautiful, winter wonderlands where family and friends can enjoy the magic of the holiday season.”
Holiday in the Park will operate select days, November 26, 2021 through January 2, 2021. New and timehonored include:
• World-class roller coasters, rides, and family attractions
• Millions of dazzling LED lights
• Beautifully adorned Christmas trees
• Special meet-and-greets with holiday-inspired characters
• Fire pits where guests can make gooey s’mores while keeping warm and toasty
• Holiday-themed entertainment that features sea lions in A Very Merry Christmas and dolphins in A Dolphin Holiday
• Opportunities to meet and take a memorable photo with penguins
• Dozens of holiday backdrops for Instagram-worthy photo opportunities
• Over 25 different artisans selling handcrafted wares
• Delectable holiday foods including tri-tip sandwiches, meat pies, roasted nuts, cinnamon buns, gourmet cupcakes, and more
A wide array of gift items include “novelty apparel, ornaments, and soft plush toys,” the release added. This year the Special Olympics will be the beneficiary of the park’s Holiday Friend plush toy campaign in support of the organization’s mission to create a better world by fostering inclusion of people with intellectual disabilities.
Guests may also make holiday purchases online at https://merch.sixflags.com/. In partnership with Vitalant, the nation’s second largest community blood service provider, Six Flags Discovery Kingdom will be hosting a blood drive on Christmas Eve to provide much-needed donations and help bring awareness to the country’s critical blood shortages. Each donor will receive a complimentary ticket to visit the park during the 2022 season.