SANTA CLARA, Calif., July 28 /PRNewswire/ -- Fireworks are back! The summer night sky will come alive in a blaze of a million colors when California's Great America treats park goers to a world-class fireworks extravaganza every Saturday evening night in August and Sunday, Aug. 31.

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Kicking off the Bay Area's biggest summer pyrotechnic series, this dazzling nighttime experience will take place at 9:30 p.m. and promises to be the perfect way to cap off a day of high-flying family fun and thrills. Choreographed to a soundtrack of traditional patriotic music, the show will feature more than 200 glittery shells!

"California's Great America has long been known for being one of the best places to see fireworks in Northern California," said Bill Lentz, vice-president and general manager for California's Great America. "We're confident guests of all ages will enjoy our all-new weekly summer fireworks series."

California's Great America is now open daily for summer through Aug. 25 with new, extended hours of operation. Visit http://www.cagreatamerica.com/ to view our complete 2008 operating calendar.

California's Great America is the state's only combination theme and water park offering more than 100-acres of world-class entertainment for guests of all ages. Home to the most coasters, the most rides and the most water rides in Northern California, the park is also the only place in the Bay Area where kids can meet and play with their favorite Nickelodeon(R) friends.

California's Great America is owned and operated by Cedar Fair Entertainment Company. In addition to California's Great America, Cedar Fair owns and operates 10 other amusement parks, five outdoor water parks, one indoor water park resort and six hotels. Cedar Fair also owns and operates Star Trek: The Experience, an interactive adventure located in Las Vegas, and 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.

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