Kings Island officially opens for 50th Anniversary today

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MASON — Kings Island kicked off the 50th anniversary season for pass holders yesterday but is now open to everyone.

The park officially opens to everyone on April 16, park officials say.

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2022 Kings Island Special Events:

  • Kings Island’s Birthday (Friday, April 29) A daylong anniversary celebration will pay tribute to the park’s first 50 years.
  • The Golden Celebration (Begins Saturday, May 28) This summer-long celebration will feature new entertainment highlighting Kings Island’s history.
  • Soak City Water Park Opening Weekend (May 28-29) The water park opens for Kings Island’s 2022 season on Memorial Day weekend and will be open daily through Aug. 21 and on weekends Aug. 27-28 and Sept. 3-5.
  • Independence Day Fireworks (Sunday, July 3) In honor of Independence Day, Kings Island will light up the sky with fireworks.
  • Fall and Winter Events (September – December) The 2022 season also will feature the return of Kings Island’s fall events, Halloween Haunt and Tricks And Treats Fall Fest, in September and October, and WinterFest in November and December.

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View the full event line-up on Kings Island’s website, www.visitkingsisland.com/events.