News: Mr. Six to star in Christmas parade

Posted at 5:03 PM EST (2203 GMT)

Nov. 23rd, 2004 -- Mr. Six will be making his Southern California debut this Sunday during the Six Flags Magic Mountain Hollywood Christmas Parade and exclusive for parade watchers only, Mr. Six will unveil the hottest new dance craze for 2005 during the parade.

"Mr. Six is a nationally known icon and his dance moves are now being copied everywhere," stated Del Holland, vice president and general manager of Six Flags California. "We are thrilled that not only will he be making his Southern California debut for the parade but will give the viewers a peek into the newest dance craze likely to spread across the country this month and into 2005."

Entering its 73rd year, the Hollywood Christmas Parade will take place on Sunday, November 28 from 5-7 p.m. Six Flags Magic Mountain is new to the parade this year and their float is truly something to scream about! Six Flags' own celebrity, Mr. Six, has left his bus behind and will lead the Six Flags Playtime float, 'Tis Holiday Time ... 'Tis Playtime! Also adorning the Six Flags float is the legendary Bugs Bunny riding in a real Six Flags coaster car along with the rest of his Looney Tunes friends, Daffy Duck, Sylvester, Tweety and Taz. An overflowing gift box has holiday cheer for everyone including the new Six Flags Play Pass, carousel horses, water park rafts and much more.

The Six Flags Magic Mountain Hollywood Christmas Parade will be broadcast live on KTLA, Channel 5, the WB affiliate in Los Angeles and a Tribune Broadcasting station. The parade will also be carried on Tribune-owned television stations across the country. Comedic performer and renowned radio personality Rick Dees and "KTLA Morning News" anchor Michaela Pereira will serve as co-hosts.

Each year, an estimated one million people line the streets of Hollywood to watch the Christmas Parade, while millions more watch the proceedings on television through the stations in the syndication line-up as well as Armed Forces Television.

Celebrate the holidays this year at Six Flags. Six Flags thrills come in many shapes and sizes -- race, spin, dive and fly on 16 of the world's most electrifying coasters only found at Six Flags Magic Mountain -- like Scream, Southern California's first floorless coaster, X, the world's first four- dimensional coaster, Goliath, still The Giant Among Coasters, Colossus, a classic "woodie," and many more.

Get drenched on five wet and wild water rides like Roaring Rapids, Tidal Wave and Log Jammer. Experience an array of exciting family shows, a parade and fireworks extravaganza and special events like Fright Fest, Festival Latino, Hallelujah Jubilee and more.

Six Flags Magic Mountain, the Xtreme Park, is located at 26101 Magic Mountain Parkway, Valencia, north of Los Angeles off Interstate 5 at the Magic Mountain Parkway exit. The family theme park is now open weekends and holidays at 10 a.m. Closing hours vary. For information call (661) 255-4111 or visit us on the internet at sixflags.com. During the holidays, the thrill ride park is open December 18 through January 9, 2005 (except Christmas Day).

KIIS-FM Holiday Promotion on Wednesday

Six Flags Magic Mountain, the Xtreme Park, and KIIS-FM, have teamed up for the second consecutive year to help the Los Angeles Regional Food Bank during the Thanksgiving holiday.

On Wednesday, November 24, guests who bring a full bag of non-perishable food items, will receive a FREE park admission ticket, good for that day. All donated food will be given to the Los Angeles Regional Food Bank. Park hours for Wednesday, November 24 are 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.

The Los Angeles Regional Food Bank “Most Wanted” List (donations must be non-perishable food items):

• Canned Goods: beef stew, ravioli, cannelloni, spaghetti, tuna, peanut butter, yams, chicken, beef, fruits, vegetables, soups, baby food
• Packaged Items: hot cereal (grits, oatmeal, etc.), mashed potatoes, stuffing mix, powdered eggs, complete meals, pancake mixes, baby cereal, rice
• Drinks: coffee, juices in non-breakable containers, supplemental drinks, baby formula, and dry milk

Six Flags Magic Mountain will be open November 25 – 28. Park hours are 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. except for Sunday, November 28 when the hours are 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.

At Six Flags Magic Mountain, the Xtreme Park, you can race, spin, dive and fly on 16 electrifying coasters; get drenched on five wet and wild water rides; experience dozens of family adventures, including the six-acre children’s area and enjoy an array of exciting shows.

Six Flags Magic Mountain, the Xtreme Park, is located at 26101 Magic Mountain Parkway, Valencia, north of Los Angeles off Interstate 5 at the Magic Mountain Parkway exit. The park is now open weekends and holidays at 10 a.m. Closing hours vary. For more information call (661) 255-4111 or visit us on the internet at sixflags.com.

Magic Mountain's Annual Toys for the Holidays Toy Drive

Six Flags Magic Mountain continues its holiday tradition with their annual Toys for the Holidays toy drive. The toys collected are distributed throughout the Boys and Girls Clubs of Southern California. Over the years, the toy drive has collected more than 420,000 toys for Southland youngsters making it one of the single most successful toy drive campaigns in the United States.

Six Flags Magic Mountain will offer free admission to anyone bringing a new, unwrapped toy valued at $10 or more to the theme park December 5, 11 and 12. All toys collected during the three day event will be distributed by UPS and the Southern California Boys and Girls Clubs to Southland children during the holiday season.

"The demand for toys this year is greater than it’s ever been,” stated Del Holland, vice president and general manager of Six Flags Magic Mountain. “We’re calling for all Southern Californians to contribute to the toy drive and help make this holiday season brighter for children of all ages and backgrounds."

KTLA is a co-sponsor of the 2004 Six Flags Magic Mountain Toys for the Holidays campaign. KTLA news personalities, including Michaela Pereira, will be on hand at the park at various times throughout the event to meet park guests, sign autographs and help collect toys.

Free admission to Six Flags Magic Mountain with a toy donation includes unlimited use of the Xtreme park's world-class roller coasters such as Scream, Southern California’s first floor-less mega-coaster, X, the world’s first four-dimensional coaster, Goliath, still The Giant Among Coasters, Colossus, a classic “woodie,” Viper, Deja Vu and many more.

For the younger guests, experience dozens of family adventures, including the six-acre interactive children’s area featuring 16 rides and attractions that provide real thrills for kids and adults alike.

Six Flags Magic Mountain is located at 26101 Magic Mountain Parkway, Valencia, north of Los Angeles off Interstate 5 at the Magic Mountain Parkway exit. The family theme park is now open weekends and holidays at 10 a.m. Closing hours vary. The theme park is open the weekends of Toys for the Holidays from 10 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. The park is also open daily December 18 through January 9, 2005 (except Christmas Day). For general park information, call (661) 255-4111 or visit us on the internet at sixflags.com.

Six Flags, Inc. is the world’s largest regional theme park company. Through its subsidiaries, it owns and operates a total of 31 parks in North America and Europe. Six Flags parks serve 34 of the 50 largest metropolitan areas in the United States. Six Flags is a publicly held corporation with corporate offices in New York City and Oklahoma City. The company's stock trades on the NYSE under the symbol: PKS. America Online keyword: Six Flags.

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