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Waterpark: 11 AM - 6 PM
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Arizona Hurricane Harbor Phoenix Phoenix, AZ California Six Flags Magic Mountain Los Angeles, CA Hurricane Harbor Los Angeles Los Angeles, CA Six Flags Discovery Kingdom San Francisco/Sacramento, CA Hurricane Harbor Concord San Francisco/Sacramento, CA California's Great America Santa Clara/San Jose, CA Knott's Berry Farm Los Angeles, CA Knott's Soak City Los Angeles, CA Georgia Six Flags Over Georgia Atlanta, GA Six Flags White Water Atlanta, GA Illinois Six Flags Great America Chicago, IL Hurricane Harbor Chicago Chicago, IL Hurricane Harbor Rockford Rockford, IL Maryland Six Flags America Baltimore/Washington, DC Massachusetts Six Flags New England Agawam, MA Michigan Michigan's Adventure Muskegon, MI Minnesota Valleyfair Shakopee, MN Missouri Six Flags St. Louis St Louis, MO Worlds of Fun Kansas City, MO New Jersey Savannah Sunset Resort & Spa Jackson, NJ Six Flags Great Adventure Jackson, NJ Hurricane Harbor New Jersey Jackson, NJ Wild Safari Adventure Jackson, NJ New York Six Flags Great Escape Lake George, NY Six Flags Darien Lake Buffalo, NY Darien Lake Lodging Buffalo, NY Great Escape Lodge & Indoor Waterpark Lake George, NY North Carolina Carowinds Charlotte, NC Ohio Cedar Point Sandusky, OH Cedar Point Shores Sandusky, OH Kings Island Mason, OH Oklahoma Frontier City Oklahoma City, OK Hurricane Harbor OKC Oklahoma City, OK Pennsylvania Dorney Park Allentown, PA Texas Six Flags Over Texas Arlington, TX Six Flags Fiesta Texas San Antonio, TX Hurricane Harbor Arlington Arlington, TX Hurricane Harbor Splashtown Houston, TX Schlitterbahn Galveston Galveston, TX Schlitterbahn New Braunfels New Braunfels, TX Virginia Kings Dominion Doswell, VA Ontario Canada's Wonderland Vaughan, Ontario Quebec La Ronde EN Montreal Quebec, QC La Ronde FR Montreal Quebec, QC Mexico Six Flags México Mexico City, Mexico Hurricane Harbor Oaxtepec Montreal Quebec, QC
Park: 10 AM - 8 PM
Waterpark: 11 AM - 6 PM
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Star-Spangled Nights presented by M&M'S®
July 4 & 5 | 9:40PM nightly

All-American thrills are waiting for you at California’s Great America as we celebrate Star-Spangled Nights presented by M&M’S®, the most breathtaking 4th of July event in Santa Clara in 2025! The night’s sky will be painted with bright and colorful lights while explosive sounds erupt in combination with patriotic music, creating an unforgettable show for all ages.

This is your opportunity to celebrate summer with all that California’s Great America has to offer! You don’t have to wait until sundown to enjoy the thrills — fireworks aren’t the only thing blasting off this 4th of July! Gold Striker promises to blow you away, Pacific Gliders offers pint-sized patriotic thrills, and NorCal Wipeout at South Bay Shores is sure to keep you cool until the sun goes down and the dazzling lights fill the sky.

On July 4th only: upgrade your celebration with All-You-Can-Eat BBQ! Feast on a mouthwatering menu of grilled and smoked meats, classic cook out sides, the sweetest desserts, and refreshing beverages. Enjoy this culinary bounty, plus exclusive access to premium views of the fireworks, in the Pavilion. It’s the ultimate way to enjoy Star-Spangled Nights presented by M&M’S® at California’s Great America!

Fireworks and other special events and entertainment are scheduled for specific durations and times; all entertainment during Star-Spangled Nights presented by M&M’S® is weather permitting and subject to change. Select rides may be scheduled to close early in preparation for the fireworks.

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Fourth of July BBQ

This Fourth of July, make your way to California's Great America and embark on a culinary adventure with a special add-on ticket for an All-You-Can-Eat Backyard Cookout. Enjoy an array of delicious BBQ meats, flavorful sides, and mouthwatering desserts while sipping on refreshing beverages. With exclusive access to the Pavilion for the fireworks show, you'll be treated to a truly unforgettable experience. Mark your calendars, gather your loved ones, and get ready for a day filled with great food, entertainment, and family fun at California's Great America!

The All-You-Can-Eat Backyard BBQ at California's Great America is priced at $59.99 for adults, offering unlimited access to the mouthwatering menu. For children ages 3-11, the price is $39.99. Please note that additional taxes apply and the Fourth of July BBQ is separate from park admission.