Six Flags Supports State Vaccination Efforts with Ticket Offer Valued at $4 Million

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Six Flags Entertainment Corporation announces a donation of 50,000 one-day tickets valued at over $4 million to the State of Illinois to support COVID-19 vaccination education efforts in underserved areas. This initiative is part of a larger commitment to invest up to $5 million by the end of 2022 towards programs promoting equality and socioeconomic advancement for people of color. Six Flags President and CEO Mike Spanos expressed pride in partnering with state leaders to encourage vaccinations, emphasizing community involvement and support.

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• Donation of 50,000 tickets valued at over $4 million supports vaccination efforts.
• Commitment of up to $5 million for programs promoting equality and socioeconomic advancement.

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Six Flags Entertainment Corporation, the world’s largest regional theme park company and largest operator of waterparks in North America, is proud to announce that Six Flags Great America, the Thrill Capital of the Midwest, is providing 50,000 one-day tickets—over $4 million in value—to the State of Illinois in support of COVID-19 vaccination education programs in areas heavily impacted by the pandemic.

“Six Flags is honored to partner with state leaders to encourage Illinois residents to get vaccinated, especially in underserved communities,” said Six Flags President and CEO Mike Spanos. “We appreciate Governor Pritzker’s leadership on this initiative and we look forward to moving to Phase 5 very soon,” continued Spanos.

Tickets will be distributed to newly vaccinated Illinois residents through local health department initiatives and community organization vaccine education campaigns.

In addition to the ticket offer, Six Flags Great America will be hosting mobile vaccination teams at the theme park the first weekend of June to further support the state’s vaccination efforts.

Six Flags is dedicated to making a positive difference in communities throughout the country. As part of that commitment, the company has pledged up to $5 million in investments and ticket value by the end of 2022 toward programs dedicated to equality and the socioeconomic advancement of people of color.

About Six Flags Entertainment Corporation

Six Flags Entertainment Corporation is the world’s largest regional theme park company with 27 parks across the United States, Mexico and Canada. For nearly 60 years, Six Flags has entertained hundreds of millions of guests with world-class coasters, themed rides, thrilling waterparks and unique attractions. Six Flags is committed to creating an inclusive environment that fully embraces the diversity of our team members and guests. For more information, visit www.sixflags.com

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FAQ

What is Six Flags' recent donation related to COVID-19?

Six Flags donated 50,000 one-day tickets valued over $4 million to the State of Illinois to support COVID-19 vaccination education programs.

How much is Six Flags investing in equality programs by 2022?

Six Flags is committing up to $5 million by the end of 2022 towards programs dedicated to equality and the socioeconomic advancement of people of color.

How will the tickets be distributed to vaccinated residents?

Tickets will be distributed through local health department initiatives and community organization vaccine education campaigns in Illinois.

When will Six Flags host mobile vaccination teams?

Mobile vaccination teams will be hosted at Six Flags Great America during the first weekend of June.