The 2009 season will have new entertainment offerings, summer fireworks and more special events than ever before! SANTA CLARA, Calif., March 26 /PRNewswire/ -- California's Great America opens for its 33rd season of family fun and excitement on Sunday, March 29, 2009. The park will continue to operate April 4th through April 19th for Spring Break. For a complete operating calendar visit the park's web-site at http://www.cagreatamerica.com/. (Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20071025/AQTH164LOGO) Great America will once again push the thrill envelope in 2009 with the addition of "All Wheels Extreme," an all-new, high-flying sports stunt show that's guaranteed to get the entire family's adrenaline pumping! This 25-minute, high-energy experience will feature a talented cast of daredevils, including BMX riders, skateboarders, rollerbladers, gymnasts and more. "All Wheels Extreme" speeds its way onto the scene and makes its summer debut at the Park in early June. Plus, guests won't want to miss "The Chipper Lowell Experience," a hilarious, new show where comedy and magic collide! Featuring award-winning comedic magician Chipper Lowell, performing in the Showtime Theater stage with a unique blend of stand-up, improv comedy and magic that's sure to have every member of the audience laughing out loud. Look to the sky...summer fireworks are back! California's Great America will again light up the summer night sky in a blaze of a million colors and treat park goers to a world-class fireworks extravaganza Saturday nights in August. The Park will also hold two additional fireworks displays on Sunday, May 24 and September 6, in honor of the Memorial and Labor Day holidays. In addition, California's Great America will give guests new reasons to visit throughout the season with an exciting line-up of new special events, multi-cultural celebrations and concerts throughout the season. Visit our web-site for event details and dates. With so much to see and do, one day at California's Great America just isn't enough! Guests looking to enjoy a full season of family fun and thrills can choose from three different season pass options. Already the best entertainment value around, all season passes include free parking at California's Great America! For more information regarding California's Great America's 2009 season pass program, call 408-988-1776 or order online via the park's website at http://www.cagreatamerica.com/. California's Great America is conveniently located just 50 miles south of San Francisco and 6 miles north of San Jose on Great America Pkwy. between highways 101 and 237 in Santa Clara, Calif. California's Great America is owned and operated by Cedar Fair Entertainment Company, a publicly traded partnership that is listed for trading on The New York Stock Exchange under the symbol "FUN." In addition to California's Great America, Cedar Fair owns and operates ten other amusement parks, six water parks, one indoor water park resort, and five hotels. Cedar Fair also operates the Gilroy Gardens Family Theme Park in Gilroy, Calif. under a management contract. For more information, visit http://www.cagreatamerica.com/ or call 408-988-1776. http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20071025/AQTH164LOGO http://photoarchive.ap.org/ DATASOURCE: California's Great America CONTACT: Jim Stellmack, +1-408-986-5841, Web Site: http://www.cagreatamerica.com/

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