Six Flags Grat America Celebrate's 250th Birthday with Patriotic Drone Show & Summer Fun

GURNEE, Ill. — June 30, 2026 — Six Flags Great America invites guests to celebrate America’s 250th anniversary during Star-Spangled Nights presented by M&M’S®, a high‑energy Fourth of July experience with a patriotic drone show, live entertainment, classic thrills and extended park hours.

 

On July 3 and 4, guests will experience a special patriotic drone show lighting up the night sky with bold red, white and blue imagery. This radiant aerial display honors America’s 250th birthday with synchronized movement, music and dazzling visuals that create a memorable Independence Day experience for guests of all ages.

 

Throughout the celebration, guests can enjoy a full lineup of live entertainment, including the high‑energy “Spirit of America” performance, along with character meet and greets throughout the day. From patriotic music to interactive experiences, the park offers festive entertainment for all to enjoy.

 

Adding to the excitement, guests can ride one of the park’s most iconic attractions as American Eagle races once again for the first time in nearly 10 years, delivering the classic head‑to‑head coaster competition that has defined generations of summer visits. The return of racing offers a nostalgic nod to the park’s history while giving today’s guests a timeless thrill.

 

Guests can also indulge in the park’s specialty anniversary food offerings, featuring bold flavors and fan‑favorite treats such as Italian beef loaded tater tots, specialty pizzas, birthday cake funnel cake, and many other limited‑time options. With a 50th Anniversary tasting pass, guests can sample a variety of these offerings throughout the park, making it easy to experience the flavors of the celebration.

 

To give guests even more time to take in the celebration, Six Flags Great America has extended park hours, remaining open until 10:00 p.m. each night through Aug. 9. The extended hours allow visitors to enjoy more rides, more entertainment and more time to create new memories during the park’s 50th Anniversary Celebration.

 

From patriotic nighttime spectacles to classic coaster thrills and vibrant live entertainment, Six Flags Great America is a can’t‑miss destination to celebrate Independence Day and America’s 250th anniversary.

 

For more information on park hours, tickets and event details, visit sixflags.com/greatamerica.

 

Guests looking to maximize their summer can take advantage of a Gold Membership, starting at just $8 per month. The membership includes admission to Six Flags Great America, Hurricane Harbor Chicago and Rockford, as well as regional access to parks like Cedar Point and Kings Island, plus valuable perks like free parking.

 

 

Six Flags Great America is a 300-acre theme park located between Chicago and Milwaukee. The park offers endless thrills for the entire family with 17 heart-pounding roller coasters, spectacular shows featuring world-class entertainers, and three children's themed areas. Hurricane Harbor Chicago, the 20-acre waterpark, offers fun in the summer sun for the entire family with 25 splash-filled attractions, including the world’s tallest water coaster, thrilling water slides and kids’ splash pads. For more information, visit sixflags.com/greatamerica.

 

Six Flags Entertainment Corporation (NYSE: FUN) is North America’s largest regional amusement-resort enterprise. The Company operates a premier portfolio of 20 amusement parks, 14 water parks, and nine resort properties across 13 U.S. states, Canada, and Mexico, as well as an amusement park in Saudi Arabia. Focused on its purpose of creating FUN, thrills, and a lifetime of memories, Six Flags provides immersive entertainment to millions of guests every year with world-class coasters, themed rides, and thrilling water parks powered by beloved intellectual property such as Looney Tunes®, DC Comics®, and PEANUTS®.

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