Holiday in the Park to return to two Six Flags where it was canceled
Holiday in the Park to return to two Six Flags where it was canceled
Kathleen Wong and Eve Chen, USA TODAYTue, May 5, 2026 at 7:30 AM UTC
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Six Flags is bringing Holiday in the Park back to two of its parks, which canceled the popular event last year, but it won't be the same as guests remember.
The seasonal event will return to Six Flags Great Adventure in Jackson Township, New Jersey and Six Flags Over Georgia near Atlanta, Six Flags Entertainment Corporation announced on May 5.
"We heard our guests loud and clear," John Reilly, president and CEO of Six Flags Entertainment Corporation, said in a statement. "Holiday in the Park has long been a cornerstone event at these properties, and we’ve taken everything we’ve learned to thoughtfully evolve the experience."
The company says this year's event has been "completely redesigned from the ground up."
What's new at Holiday in the Park?
Both Six Flags Over Georgia and Six Flags Great Adventure will transform into living storybooks for the event, with three brand-new, immersive themed lands, and more to come in following years.
Festive highlights will include an indoor walk-through attraction for the whole family, cookie and gingerbread house decorating, seasonal tasting menus and "more live entertainment than ever before," according to a news release.
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Most thrill rides and kids' areas will stay open and be decorated with holiday lights at night.
Official operating dates, hours, show lineup and ride details will be announced later, Six Flags said.
The revamped Holiday in the Park event will be more immersive.Why was Holiday in the Park canceled?
Holiday in the Park was sunsetted at three parks last year, following the 2024 merger of Six Flags and Cedar Fair.
The third park was Kings Dominion in Doswell, Virginia.
At the time of the cancellations, Six Flags said, "After much research and planning, we’ve made a strategic decision to focus on delivering exceptional guest experiences during our core operating season − spring through fall," according to Athens Banner-Herald, part of the USA TODAY Network.
While Holiday in the Park is not set to return to Kings Dominion this winter, the Virginia park is expanding its summer offerings. Six Flags told USA TODAY, "we made this decision based on what our guests told us matters most to them right now, which is a stronger summer season. At the same time, we’re continuing to thoughtfully explore winter options for the future and appreciate the passion our guests have for seasonal experiences."
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