Kings Island announces special events coming to the park this summer

Grand Carnivale at Kings Island takes place July 20-Aug. 4, 2024. CONTRIBUTED

Grand Carnivale at Kings Island takes place July 20-Aug. 4, 2024. CONTRIBUTED
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By Alex Cutler
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Warren County theme park Kings Island recently released its slate of summer events for the 2025 season.

Summer at the park will kick off with the Food and Wine Festival, slated to be 4-9 p.m. weekends May 30 through June 22. During the festival, guests will be able to try special dishes and wines from across the world. The park will also be decorated with flower displays and unique lighting.

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On July 4-5, Kings Island will be home to Star-Spangled Nights, one of the largest Fourth of July celebrations in southern Ohio. Guests to this event will see a special iteration of the park’s nighttime fireworks display, complete with music honoring the nation’s history.

Kings Island in Mason won second place for "Best New Show" at the annual international Golden Ticket Awards for its "Fun, Fireworks, and Fifty Nighttime Spectacular" that was displayed nightly at the park throughout the 2022 season. CONTRIBUTED

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Since its creation in 2019, Grand Carnivale has been one of Kings Island’s most popular events. This festival is famous for its Spectacle of Color parade, featuring dozens of floats and performers. The event will also feature a variety of live music, crafts and activities for guests. This year, tit will run July 19 through Aug. 3.

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2025 will also see the return of park’s popular Halloween Haunt and Winterfest events. More information about these celebrations will be revealed in the future.

Kings Island opens for the season April 19.

What: Kings Island

When: April 19 through Labor Day; select dates until May 14 when daily operations begin

Where: 6300 Kings Island Drive, Mason

More info: visitkingsisland.com

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Alex Cutler is a graduate of Sinclair Community college, with degrees in Communication and Multimedia Journalism. Alex looks to continue his education and career in the near future.