Six Flags Celebration Dates:

Six Flags Over Texas has a Giant Celebration planned for its 50th anniversary season beginning with a special Opening Day ceremony on Saturday, March 5, at 9:30 a.m. To launch the year-long event, guests may purchase tickets online for $19.61 beginning Friday, February 18. The tickets will be valid only for March 5 and 6, 2011.

Opening Day:

Opening Day highlights will include members of the Wynne family, current and former city of Arlington Mayors and the park’s president, Steve Martindale.

The Golden Anniversary season promises to be a banner year, filled with incredible thrills and unforgettable memories.

Spring Break 2011:

Spring Break at Six Flags, presented by Stride, takes place March 12 to March 20, 2011. Special hours; concerts information coming soon. Visit sixflags.com/overtexas for information on operating hours and pricing.

A Texas-Sized Birthday Bash:

As the park’s August 5, 2011 birthday nears, guests will be invited to join the countdown. Saturday, June 18, 2011 will mark the launch of the park’s “50 Days of Fun,” which will include, among many special events, a park closing show featuring the Dallas Cowboy Cheerleaders, and the re-opening of a fan favorite-–Casa Magnetica. Guests will be treated to special birthday surprises like commemorative t-shirts and other fun giveaways as a token of appreciation for 50 years of guest loyalty. Also beginning on August 5, Six Flags Over Texas will host the ultimate birthday party; a Texas-sized bash so big it will take two days to fit it all in.

Texas Giant to Open Soon

The centerpiece of the anniversary season is the opening of the new Texas Giant in late spring. This wood and steel super hybrid coaster boasts a number of industry records including: the world’s steepest wooden coaster drop, three heart-pounding turns at more than 90 degrees, and a custom-designed steel track. This one-of-a-kind coaster is all new from the ground up.

More thrills abound with 12 other exciting roller coasters and a special area for the little thrill seekers–-Looney Tunes USA. Don’t miss Mr. Six–the ageless, dancing cheerleader for fun. The 50th Anniversary Giant Celebration begins Saturday, March 5, 10:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Sunday, March 6, 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Season Passes

Guests can get in on the celebration now by purchasing a 2011 Season Pass. The pass pays for itself in just two visits and sells for $59.99, plus tax, each when purchased in a four pack. Guests can also purchase a 2011 Play Pass for $54.99. This pass allows you to buy a day and get the rest of the year for free. For those in search of fun on land and water, the solution is a Six Flags Two-Park Combo Pass. It can be used at Six Flags Over Texas and Six Flags Hurricane Harbor and costs $99.99.

History of Six Flags Over Texas

On August 5, 1961 Texas oilman Angus G. Wynne, Jr. saw a dream realized. A $10 million investment and the sweat and labor of 400 construction workers created a 105-acre theme park, strategically nestled between Dallas and Fort Worth, with themed areas representing the flags that have flown over the great state of Texas. Fifty years later, Six Flags Over Texas is the number one paid tourist attraction in the Southwest United States.