California's Great America to Open New Liberty Twirler Ride + Offer Special Events in 2022

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California's Great America is preparing to open for their 2022 season on March 12th, and has announced a new ride for the park and a bunch of special events to take place throughout the season.  In fact, the park will offer visitors something special in all four seasons, including events, live shows, the return of fan favorite rides and splashing good times in the water park.

New this year is the Liberty Twirler, set to open in May.  Located in the All-American Corners section of the park, the ride will be a classic scrambler attraction.  The new ride will be a part of a larger renovation in the All-American Corners themed area, giving it a refreshing all around.

The park's new ride will also be joined by a full season of special events in 2022.  These include Friday Nights at Great America, running select Fridays March to November, with live bands, special food and drinks and more.  Red, White and Brews will return on select dates from May 27th through June 19th, a "hometown celebration of Americana food and fun" in the park's Hometown Square area.  The event will feature live entertainment, gourmet food and locally sourced beer, games and more for the entire family.

 

Carnivale at Orleans Place will debut this summer, from July 20th through August 7th.  It will offer a "larger-than-life New Orleans festival featuring bold Cajun flavors, fireworks, lively music and entertainment." 

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This fall California's Great America is retiring Halloween Haunt in order to introduce the family friendly, and not scary, Tricks and Treats event.  From September 23rd through October 30th families will find tons of Halloween fun with no fright included.  During Tricks and Treats families can find "ghastly great things to do as they choose their own path to follow, from exploring mazes, to dressing up for costume parties, playing game shows, dancing with spooky characters and enjoying boo-licious food and drinks."

 

To end the season the park will bring back WinterFest, running from November 25th through January 1st, 2023.  The immersive holiday event will be back and brighter than ever, filled with holiday cheer as the theme park is transformed into a winter wonderland and holiday festival.