Six Flags Fiesta Texas Debuts Colorful New Mardi Gras Festival and Parade March 24
Park Transformed for New Orleans Style Celebration
SAN ANTONIO–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Six Flags Fiesta Texas, celebrating its 25th anniversary
season is thrilled to launch a spectacular event, the all-new Mardi
Gras Festival and Parade. Each operating day—March 24 through
April 30—the park will be transformed into a Texas-style version of
downtown New Orleans complete with beautifully adorned parade floats,
Mardi Gras-themed park décor and classic Cajun cuisine.
The Mardi Gras Festival and Parade features eight authentic
floats handcrafted by world-renowned float designer, Kern Studios. The
intricately designed 16-foot tall floats will feature a variety of
themes including the Mardi Gras King and Queen, the seasonal festival,
Dia de los Muertos, and other celebrations from around the world, like
Rio’s Carnival.
Mardi Gras and music go hand-in-hand and the seven-member King William
Brass Band will be performing live at two locations along the parade
route as guests join the fun and “let the good times roll.” Vibrant
purple, gold and green beads will be in full supply on every float and
tossed to the waving crowd while stilt walkers and street performers add
to the revelry of bringing the spirit of The Big Easy to the
streets of Six Flags Fiesta Texas.
The high-energy parade will run at 5:30 p.m. through the Rockville,
Kidzopolis and Spassburg areas of the park. On Fridays, March 24, March
31 and April 7, the parade will be presented at 3:30 p.m.
Food is another big part of the Mardi Gras experience. From King Cakes
and beignets to mouth-watering gumbo and jambalaya, Six Flags Fiesta
Texas is serving up plenty of Cajun cuisine. Adult beverages like New
Orleans Hurricanes and Southern Comfort Sweet Tea are also on the menu.
Festive New Orleans-inspired merchandise including jester-style hats,
shot glasses and novelty beads are available for purchase at Six Flags
Mercado and Candy Storm during the festival dates.
Experience the Mardi Gras Festival and Parade and all the
thrills of Six Flags Fiesta Texas all year long with a 2017 Season Pass.
Purchase a Season Pass four-pack today and receive one free Fiesta Texas
Season Parking Pass. Purchase your 2017 Season Pass online now at
sixflags.com.
About Six Flags Entertainment Corporation
Six Flags Entertainment Corporation is the world’s largest regional
theme park company with $1.3 billion in revenue and 18 parks across the
United States, Mexico and Canada. For 56 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.
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Contacts
Six Flags Fiesta Texas
Sydne Purvis, 210-697-5407
sPurvis@sftp.com
