{"id":143420,"date":"2025-06-30T17:47:12","date_gmt":"2025-06-30T21:47:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.thevalleyledger.com\/?p=143420"},"modified":"2025-06-30T17:47:12","modified_gmt":"2025-06-30T21:47:12","slug":"celebrate-independence-day-at-dorney-park-wildwater-kingdom","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.thevalleyledger.com\/?p=143420","title":{"rendered":"Celebrate Independence Day at Dorney Park &#038; Wildwater Kingdom"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><em><strong>Star-Spangled Nights Presented by M&amp;M\u2019S\u00ae Returns July 4, 5, &amp; 6<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<p><strong>Allentown, Pa. \u2014 June 30, 2025<\/strong>\u00a0\u2014 Celebrate the Fourth of July in thrilling, red-white-and-blue style at\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/link.mediaoutreach.meltwater.com\/ls\/click?upn=u001.Tc-2F6febIbNyrBA3ozPTr56ey8mFD3pjHHLZQOgw8Fr6G0rKWGW0vqgb0rJSk1hMhPF1y_ail3gdgmR7ioUfSQxyJnm8MPw15MJ-2FhGzhe7Unv9pV-2FowKeyGuHOmmLSKuyC34P7aJlst1UEUbNDIMEhHDS0QNKKLD00iwGURMzdWDuqWwioqwzvh0gXcF3Rz2nKehSRPNo-2BgkDPMEA-2FJT7vvLqHfZo9XXPNOCU7zuMzpamhxRk0Lf3mP-2F0e-2FB-2BOtiCoGHMMjGFdl8abb4iqYeYkHpLsxk2REfyO8OMq38h-2B20WNjbwpGOXOUW-2FqKvJOh26MmJ5X0kkiCDZ4xDrmh1dY3c1UQiSL824a-2BqzEfw2hR1LcBu5ax6klzWrQOWQGcLSJN7cmyuSz11s7P1Fh91QFjFY0U8IaRgbkvRfDOvaQrfZGymbo35giVxXCuOo0XL6zc1DRVols6qDuwmB9oWmv3-2BMW-2Fg-3D-3D\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=https:\/\/link.mediaoutreach.meltwater.com\/ls\/click?upn%3Du001.Tc-2F6febIbNyrBA3ozPTr56ey8mFD3pjHHLZQOgw8Fr6G0rKWGW0vqgb0rJSk1hMhPF1y_ail3gdgmR7ioUfSQxyJnm8MPw15MJ-2FhGzhe7Unv9pV-2FowKeyGuHOmmLSKuyC34P7aJlst1UEUbNDIMEhHDS0QNKKLD00iwGURMzdWDuqWwioqwzvh0gXcF3Rz2nKehSRPNo-2BgkDPMEA-2FJT7vvLqHfZo9XXPNOCU7zuMzpamhxRk0Lf3mP-2F0e-2FB-2BOtiCoGHMMjGFdl8abb4iqYeYkHpLsxk2REfyO8OMq38h-2B20WNjbwpGOXOUW-2FqKvJOh26MmJ5X0kkiCDZ4xDrmh1dY3c1UQiSL824a-2BqzEfw2hR1LcBu5ax6klzWrQOWQGcLSJN7cmyuSz11s7P1Fh91QFjFY0U8IaRgbkvRfDOvaQrfZGymbo35giVxXCuOo0XL6zc1DRVols6qDuwmB9oWmv3-2BMW-2Fg-3D-3D&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1751346093312000&amp;usg=AOvVaw2iknAYO3RMNlOT0e0QRw_L\">Dorney Park &amp; Wildwater Kingdom\u00a0<\/a>during\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/link.mediaoutreach.meltwater.com\/ls\/click?upn=u001.Tc-2F6febIbNyrBA3ozPTr56ey8mFD3pjHHLZQOgw8Fr7nXFBzMC18A4SrRuAzEK4Z3IrLHm3B9MsZ2bAC-2FV6C-2Fw-3D-3DzYl7_ail3gdgmR7ioUfSQxyJnm8MPw15MJ-2FhGzhe7Unv9pV-2FowKeyGuHOmmLSKuyC34P7aJlst1UEUbNDIMEhHDS0QNKKLD00iwGURMzdWDuqWwioqwzvh0gXcF3Rz2nKehSRPNo-2BgkDPMEA-2FJT7vvLqHfZo9XXPNOCU7zuMzpamhxRk0Lf3mP-2F0e-2FB-2BOtiCoGHMMjGFdl8abb4iqYeYkHpLsxk2REfyO8OMq38h-2B20WNjbzfaDr5FSkMDRBwbX1w50kENndASSUWBDL9bq3ZFAS1S-2BSQXJc1lw4F6VEBokaCc-2B8MLHuifYyaNmqReES747scbOnpd09SC87c9qAKrDxRRI-2BAeTjgBuwOl1EkQCgJ2HUqr3P2H8sNediEZ0bDXi9fJhY1WQTJ2CB7JgqGgKwW6A-3D-3D\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=https:\/\/link.mediaoutreach.meltwater.com\/ls\/click?upn%3Du001.Tc-2F6febIbNyrBA3ozPTr56ey8mFD3pjHHLZQOgw8Fr7nXFBzMC18A4SrRuAzEK4Z3IrLHm3B9MsZ2bAC-2FV6C-2Fw-3D-3DzYl7_ail3gdgmR7ioUfSQxyJnm8MPw15MJ-2FhGzhe7Unv9pV-2FowKeyGuHOmmLSKuyC34P7aJlst1UEUbNDIMEhHDS0QNKKLD00iwGURMzdWDuqWwioqwzvh0gXcF3Rz2nKehSRPNo-2BgkDPMEA-2FJT7vvLqHfZo9XXPNOCU7zuMzpamhxRk0Lf3mP-2F0e-2FB-2BOtiCoGHMMjGFdl8abb4iqYeYkHpLsxk2REfyO8OMq38h-2B20WNjbzfaDr5FSkMDRBwbX1w50kENndASSUWBDL9bq3ZFAS1S-2BSQXJc1lw4F6VEBokaCc-2B8MLHuifYyaNmqReES747scbOnpd09SC87c9qAKrDxRRI-2BAeTjgBuwOl1EkQCgJ2HUqr3P2H8sNediEZ0bDXi9fJhY1WQTJ2CB7JgqGgKwW6A-3D-3D&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1751346093312000&amp;usg=AOvVaw0viaInektrTXc55WOfV26J\">Star-Spangled Nights presented by M&amp;M\u2019S\u00ae,<\/a>\u00a0a three-night Independence Day celebration featuring\u00a0fireworks, patriotic lighting displays, festive entertainment, and classic summer fun.<\/p>\n<p>July 4, 5, and 6,<strong>\u00a0<\/strong>this family-friendly event offers one of the\u00a0Lehigh Valley\u2019s most dazzling holiday traditions. As night falls, the sky comes alive at 9:30 p.m. with a\u00a0fireworks spectacular choreographed to inspiring patriotic music, creating the perfect ending to a day of rides, slides, and celebration.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Event Highlights Include:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul type=\"disc\">\n<li><strong>Fireworks Spectacular<\/strong>\u00a0\u2013 A high-energy nighttime fireworks display synced to patriotic tunes.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Character Appearances<\/strong>\u00a0\u2013 Snap a photo with beloved\u00a0PEANUTS\u2122<strong>\u00a0<\/strong>characters\u00a0dressed for the occasion.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Patriotic Park Lighting<\/strong>\u00a0\u2013 The\u00a0Dominator, Main Midway, and Ferris Wheel\u00a0will glow red, white, and blue.<\/li>\n<li><strong>M&amp;M\u2019S\u00ae Photo Spot<\/strong>\u00a0\u2013 Capture memories at a themed photo op<\/li>\n<li><strong>Simple Summer Eats<\/strong>\u00a0\u2013 Enjoy classic treats like funnel cake, hot dogs, and soft-serve ice cream, available throughout the park.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Festivities are included with park admission and begin during the day, but the real celebration lights up after dark. Select rides may close early in preparation for the fireworks. Entertainment and offerings are weather permitting and subject to change.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Celebrate All Summer Long with a Gold Pass<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The best way to enjoy\u00a0Star-Spangled Nights\u00a0and the rest of Dorney Park\u2019s summer events is with a\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/link.mediaoutreach.meltwater.com\/ls\/click?upn=u001.Tc-2F6febIbNyrBA3ozPTr56ey8mFD3pjHHLZQOgw8Fr6Au85NI-2BJVQ5jIZw0tJVEW1Nj0GsDWlKcgJdRYOlZEyw-3D-3DvXXt_ail3gdgmR7ioUfSQxyJnm8MPw15MJ-2FhGzhe7Unv9pV-2FowKeyGuHOmmLSKuyC34P7aJlst1UEUbNDIMEhHDS0QNKKLD00iwGURMzdWDuqWwioqwzvh0gXcF3Rz2nKehSRPNo-2BgkDPMEA-2FJT7vvLqHfZo9XXPNOCU7zuMzpamhxRk0Lf3mP-2F0e-2FB-2BOtiCoGHMMjGFdl8abb4iqYeYkHpLsxk2REfyO8OMq38h-2B20WNjbyzTvc-2F4esUpBCe1EkVecMrK-2FVw-2BMVlPzrpdJzqkxeptr7rDqJ0ur522cGVHj8hS10r-2FzYvi2oa5skCTMl5DAh-2BN470jjBU6rN2bKzwt116-2FynNjzvrNysHB8Jm2nV-2B3NLpSj9iW-2BUwBA88wLJratd-2Bra0k-2F5un3pf3EIXg3kb1lw-3D-3D\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=https:\/\/link.mediaoutreach.meltwater.com\/ls\/click?upn%3Du001.Tc-2F6febIbNyrBA3ozPTr56ey8mFD3pjHHLZQOgw8Fr6Au85NI-2BJVQ5jIZw0tJVEW1Nj0GsDWlKcgJdRYOlZEyw-3D-3DvXXt_ail3gdgmR7ioUfSQxyJnm8MPw15MJ-2FhGzhe7Unv9pV-2FowKeyGuHOmmLSKuyC34P7aJlst1UEUbNDIMEhHDS0QNKKLD00iwGURMzdWDuqWwioqwzvh0gXcF3Rz2nKehSRPNo-2BgkDPMEA-2FJT7vvLqHfZo9XXPNOCU7zuMzpamhxRk0Lf3mP-2F0e-2FB-2BOtiCoGHMMjGFdl8abb4iqYeYkHpLsxk2REfyO8OMq38h-2B20WNjbyzTvc-2F4esUpBCe1EkVecMrK-2FVw-2BMVlPzrpdJzqkxeptr7rDqJ0ur522cGVHj8hS10r-2FzYvi2oa5skCTMl5DAh-2BN470jjBU6rN2bKzwt116-2FynNjzvrNysHB8Jm2nV-2B3NLpSj9iW-2BUwBA88wLJratd-2Bra0k-2F5un3pf3EIXg3kb1lw-3D-3D&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1751346093312000&amp;usg=AOvVaw3TDcBdVn2lLemNLKfiNeaL\">2025 Gold Pass<\/a>. Passholders receive\u00a0unlimited visits,\u00a0free parking, and\u00a0exclusive discounts\u00a0all season long.<\/p>\n<p>Learn more or purchase your Gold Pass today at\u00a0<a title=\"https:\/\/www.dorneypark.com\/\" href=\"https:\/\/link.mediaoutreach.meltwater.com\/ls\/click?upn=u001.Tc-2F6febIbNyrBA3ozPTr56ey8mFD3pjHHLZQOgw8Fr6G0rKWGW0vqgb0rJSk1hMhJXT0_ail3gdgmR7ioUfSQxyJnm8MPw15MJ-2FhGzhe7Unv9pV-2FowKeyGuHOmmLSKuyC34P7aJlst1UEUbNDIMEhHDS0QNKKLD00iwGURMzdWDuqWwioqwzvh0gXcF3Rz2nKehSRPNo-2BgkDPMEA-2FJT7vvLqHfZo9XXPNOCU7zuMzpamhxRk0Lf3mP-2F0e-2FB-2BOtiCoGHMMjGFdl8abb4iqYeYkHpLsxk2REfyO8OMq38h-2B20WNjbyB8Snvwxv8W-2B503-2B53LAzZ44z35ZIochyzPUtKbvvSuk1VKk5ckFokrENvshIaVMvTogf54L5DF0oNp26RG0ClxBjNncWR9wmQtRbDxnThwPGGZ1EmyYg4ok7Vy0xIhxf0-2Bjwpw1tFh9xnIa5MR0fXmdWRCdynHEbNYixQWBUXfg-3D-3D\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=https:\/\/link.mediaoutreach.meltwater.com\/ls\/click?upn%3Du001.Tc-2F6febIbNyrBA3ozPTr56ey8mFD3pjHHLZQOgw8Fr6G0rKWGW0vqgb0rJSk1hMhJXT0_ail3gdgmR7ioUfSQxyJnm8MPw15MJ-2FhGzhe7Unv9pV-2FowKeyGuHOmmLSKuyC34P7aJlst1UEUbNDIMEhHDS0QNKKLD00iwGURMzdWDuqWwioqwzvh0gXcF3Rz2nKehSRPNo-2BgkDPMEA-2FJT7vvLqHfZo9XXPNOCU7zuMzpamhxRk0Lf3mP-2F0e-2FB-2BOtiCoGHMMjGFdl8abb4iqYeYkHpLsxk2REfyO8OMq38h-2B20WNjbyB8Snvwxv8W-2B503-2B53LAzZ44z35ZIochyzPUtKbvvSuk1VKk5ckFokrENvshIaVMvTogf54L5DF0oNp26RG0ClxBjNncWR9wmQtRbDxnThwPGGZ1EmyYg4ok7Vy0xIhxf0-2Bjwpw1tFh9xnIa5MR0fXmdWRCdynHEbNYixQWBUXfg-3D-3D&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1751346093312000&amp;usg=AOvVaw26o2CjbkPmYHH9jSTkOZcF\">dorneypark.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><strong><u>About Dorney Park &amp; Wildwater Kingdom<\/u><\/strong><br \/>\nDorney Park &amp; Wildwater Kingdom offers\u00a0Pennsylvania\u2019s best value \u2013 Two Great Parks All in One. With over 100 rides, shows, and attractions, guests can experience seven thrilling roller coasters, the\u00a0region\u2019s top-ranked water park, and\u00a0Planet Snoopy\u2122, home to the largest collection of kids\u2019 rides in the area. From summer festivals to Halloween thrills, Dorney Park is a must-visit destination for family fun.<\/p>\n<p><strong><u>About Six Flags Entertainment Corporation<\/u><\/strong><u><br \/>\n<\/u>Six Flags Entertainment Corporation (NYSE: FUN) is North America\u2019s largest regional amusement-resort operator with 27 amusement parks, 15 water parks, and nine resort properties. With world-class coasters, iconic characters like\u00a0PEANUTS\u00ae, and immersive seasonal events, Six Flags brings unforgettable experiences to millions each year.<\/p>\n<p>Information provided to TVL by:<br \/>\nRyan Eldredge<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Star-Spangled Nights Presented by M&amp;M\u2019S\u00ae Returns July 4, 5, &amp; 6 Allentown, Pa. \u2014 June 30, 2025\u00a0\u2014 Celebrate the Fourth of July in thrilling, red-white-and-blue style at\u00a0Dorney Park &amp; Wildwater &hellip; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thevalleyledger.com\/?p=143420\" class=\"more-link\">Continue reading <span class=\"screen-reader-text\">Celebrate Independence Day at Dorney Park &#038; Wildwater Kingdom<\/span> <span class=\"meta-nav\">&rarr;<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":143421,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paid_content":false,"footnotes":"","jetpack_publicize_message":"","jetpack_publicize_feature_enabled":true,"jetpack_social_post_already_shared":true,"jetpack_social_options":{"image_generator_settings":{"template":"highway","enabled":false},"version":2}},"categories":[5716,69,482],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-143420","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-allentown","category-in-the-valley","category-press-release-2"],"jetpack_publicize_connections":[],"acf":[],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"https:\/\/www.thevalleyledger.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/dp-ssn.jpg","jetpack_sharing_enabled":true,"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.thevalleyledger.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/143420"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.thevalleyledger.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.thevalleyledger.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.thevalleyledger.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.thevalleyledger.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcomments&post=143420"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.thevalleyledger.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/143420\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.thevalleyledger.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/media\/143421"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.thevalleyledger.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=143420"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.thevalleyledger.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcategories&post=143420"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.thevalleyledger.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Ftags&post=143420"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}