50 Years of Fun: A New Look at a Classic Park

Opening Date: June 20 – August 9
Location: Chicago, Illinois

🎉 Anniversary Highlights

• Nighttime Drone & Fireworks Show
  • Starts on the first day of the event.
  • Hundreds of drones paint moving shapes and stories about the park’s history.
  • Small fireworks add sparkle to the sky.

• “50 Years of Thrills” Parade
  • A lively march through the park, featuring classic and new attractions.

• “Memories in Motion” Stage Show
  • Music, dancing, and storytelling that round out the evening’s entertainment.

🍔 Food & Drink

• Firehouse Ice Cream Parlor
  • Back in action with limited‑time flavors that nod to the park’s early days.

• Special Anniversary Menu Items
  • Unique dishes created just for the celebration.

🎭 Decade‑Themed Experiences

• Shows and attractions themed around each decade from 1976 to today.
• Mix of music, storytelling, and nostalgic touches to showcase the park’s evolution.

🎢 Classic & New Thrills

• Columbia Carousel – a timeless favorite.
• Wrath of Rakshasa – a newer, exhilarating ride.

Celebrate the past and create new memories in the heart of the Midwest.