News: SFNE attempts to break Guinness Record

Posted at 3:33 PM EDT (1933 GMT)

Oct. 21st, 2004 -- With the help of thousands of park guests and a supply of 30,000 pumpkins, Six Flags New England is attempting to break the Guinness World Record for "Most Lit Jack-O'-Lanterns." The town of Keene, New Hampshire, with 28,952 pumpkins, holds the current record.

Park guests and staff have been carving pumpkins since opening day of Six Flags New England's annual Fright Fest Halloween celebration.  Thousands of the orange fruit, carved into funny, spooky and creepy creatures are on display every Friday, Saturday and Sunday in October.

On Friday, October 29, all the carved Jack-O'-Lanterns will be lit with
candles provided by presenting partner Yankee Candle, counted and documented for the official Guinness World Record attempt.  Until then, guests, who can make a $2 charitable donation for their chance to be part of history, will be carving away.  "We'll be carving until the wee hours of the morning," said park vice president and general manager, Ron Sevart.  "Guests, and our staff, are having a great time carving creative pumpkins and the jack-o'-lantern trail looks amazing."

The theme park is open Fridays from 5-10 p.m., Saturdays from 12-10 p.m. and Sundays from 12-9 p.m. Six Flags is also open on Columbus Day, Monday, October 11th from 12-9 p.m.

For more information on Fright Fest and the Guinness World Record attempt presented by Yankee Candle, please visit http://www.sixflags.com. Online tickets are available at the discounted price of $32.99.