Six Flags Parks to Debut Hallofest This Fall

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Six Flags Entertainment has announced that this fall many of their parks will feature Hallofest, a new version of their popular late-season scare fest that has been adjusted in light of COVID-19.  The new event temporarily replaces Fright Fest, which traditionally takes place at the parks in the fall.

 

The company made it clear not long ago that they intended to have a Halloween celebration this year, however in order to acknowledge that many of the usual scare tactics are off limits right now the event has been rebranded as Hallofest. 

 

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The event is currently planed to open at Frontier City on October 2nd,  Six Flags Over Georgia on September 19th, Six Flags America on October 3rd, Six Flags St. Louis on October 3rd, Six Flags Great Adventure on September 18th, Six Flags Fiesta Texas on September 19th, and Six Flags Over Texas on September 26th.  Hours and dates vary by park, but all are offering family friendly fun during the day, and a spooky park at night.

None of the Hallowfest events will feature any indoor haunted houses, due to safety restrictions.  Instead they will all feature a number of fully outdoor scare zones (also called terror trails at some parks) with actors staying a safe distance from guests.  There will be live entertainment along with plenty of fun things to do during the day, such a trick or treating, hay bale mazes and special food and retail offerings.  Each park's offerings vary slightly and fit with their local markets.

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“Our annual Fright Fest celebration is one of the most anticipated Halloween events of the season. Given the current environment, we are taking special precautions this year and offering our guests a version that is still scary, provides lots of thrilling rides and Halloween fun, and most importantly, is safe for our guests and team members,” said Six Flags President and CEO Mike Spanos. “We will operate HALLOWFEST the same way we have operated our parks all summer, with daily temperature checks and face masks required for guests and team members prior to entry, social distancing, and enhanced sanitization measures.”

Reservations are required for a visit to Hallofest, and are expected to fill quickly.  They will be available for each park soon, keep an eye out on Six Flags' reservation site for more information.