29yrswithaGApass Posted April 30, 2017 Report Share Posted April 30, 2017 Six Flags CEO John Duffey made the following comment at the 2017 First Quarter Conference Call this past week: Our new Mardi Gras events which we launched at Six Flags Fiesta Texas in San Antonio and Six Flags Mexico in the first quarter were very successful. The combination of parades featuring real Mardi Gras floats, entertainers and special Cajun cuisine was a huge hit with our guests, and we anticipate rolling this event out to a few more parks in 2017.[/size] Would you like to see a Mardi Gras event added to Six Flags Great Adventure's event offerings?[/size]Here a sample of Six Flags Fiesta Texas' event: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yoshi Posted April 30, 2017 Report Share Posted April 30, 2017 Yes because I would like to see a parade back at the park again. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr.Six Posted April 30, 2017 Report Share Posted April 30, 2017 I would love to see that at GA! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IBOK Posted April 30, 2017 Report Share Posted April 30, 2017 Absolutely Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jdc12192 Posted April 30, 2017 Report Share Posted April 30, 2017 I think this would be good in a few different aspects. Besides entertainment it also would give some street entertainment, different/more food options, and guest interaction(beads) would seem to be a win for various reasons for the park. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pineracer Posted April 30, 2017 Report Share Posted April 30, 2017 I thinks its a bit of a stretch for Great Adventure, but for SFA yes; probably Great America too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Medusa42 Posted April 30, 2017 Report Share Posted April 30, 2017 (edited) Here is the other comment from John Duffey during the earnings call: So, as it relates to Mardi Gras, probably a little bit too early to tell in terms of the successes that relates to season passes. These events, they build over time. But I think, it was a little bit of a driver for our season pass, but I think going forward, gives people another reason to come to the park, multiple visits per year, all the more reason to buy a season pass. So, we're very pleased with what we've seen in terms of the attendance during the period of time that we had Mardi Gras at both of these parks, and the in park spend, which has turned out very nice. So, overall, we're very pleased with the Mardi Gras. The beauty of Mardi Gras is that you can actually do it at any time during the year, it doesn't have to be in March. So, I think, we've got the ability to roll this out to other parks to take the infrastructure that we have – the floats, some of the food stands, and actually move that around to parks throughout the year. So, I think, we're going to probably see a further roll out to maybe a couple parks in 2017, and based on the success of that, we might expand to even more parks in 2018. I thinks its a bit of a stretch for Great Adventure, but for SFA yes; probably Great America too. I agree, as much as I would like to see the event here, I am not sure it will happen this year. I do like the idea of reusing the floats and food stands by shipping them across the country to different parks throughout the year. Great America almost seems purpose built for this event. They have a well established parade route that runs through the Orleans Place and Mardi Gras sections of the park. Edited April 30, 2017 by Medusa42 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Master Posted April 30, 2017 Report Share Posted April 30, 2017 Unlike most parks, GADV isn't built like a loop or wagon wheel. For example, SFOT and SFMM are laid out as loops, while MK is laid out like a wagon wheel. While GADV has a layout similar to a point to point to point style model railroad setup, (basically a giant railyard with lots of dead end branches and few to no loops). Obviously a loop layout is better for a parade. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Medusa42 Posted May 9, 2017 Report Share Posted May 9, 2017 It's going to Six Flags St. Louis in June. http://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20170509005183/en/Mardi-Gras-Festival-Parade-Coming-Flags-St. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dougdrummer Posted May 9, 2017 Report Share Posted May 9, 2017 Unlike most parks, GADV isn't built like a loop or wagon wheel. For example, SFOT and SFMM are laid out as loops, while MK is laid out like a wagon wheel. While GADV has a layout similar to a point to point to point style model railroad setup, (basically a giant railyard with lots of dead end branches and few to no loops). Obviously a loop layout is better for a parade. Yeah - there are no roads/paths that navigate or circulate continuously around SFGA. So parades are not something that work well there. It was set up with basically a T shape and two spines, although the main entrance spine changed locations not long after it opened. You basically have to wonder around SFGA randomly to get anywhere you want to go, and there are way too many dead ends where you have to stop and turn around when you run out of park. I hope some of that is rectified when they finish the 4D ride and reopen some pathways. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr.Six Posted May 11, 2017 Report Share Posted May 11, 2017 It's going to Six Flags St. Louis in June. http://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20170509005183/en/Mardi-Gras-Festival-Parade-Coming-Flags-St. For some reason I see it fitting well at SFSL. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pashacar Posted May 18, 2017 Report Share Posted May 18, 2017 They had a Mardi Gras festival during the 2002 "Summer of Festivals," right? I remember hearing they didn't bring it back because there were too many cases of indecent exposure.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Medusa42 Posted June 10, 2017 Report Share Posted June 10, 2017 I was listening to the recent Goldman Sacks investors presentation on the Six Flags Investors Relations site and CEO John Duffey was talking about how successful this event has been so far. He said two parks will have a Mardi Gras event this summer and we already know one of the parks is SFStL. My guess is that SFGam gets the event in mid August through early Sept after SFStL is done with the floats. I think Six Flags might buy two more sets of floats next year to expand the event to another 6 or 7 parks. This year: SFMexico floats stay in Mexico due to shipping expenses and customs paperwork. SFFT floats goto SFStL and then SFGam Next Year: The first set of new floats goto SFDK then SFMM and SFOT The second set of new floats goto SFOG, then SFA, then SFGAdv, and then possibly SFNE Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pineracer Posted September 7, 2017 Report Share Posted September 7, 2017 During the announcement video, they said more parks were getting it, but which ones specifically? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Medusa42 Posted September 7, 2017 Report Share Posted September 7, 2017 I noticed that too. I am guessing Magic Mountain gets the event now that they are open every day next year. I think the event didn't do as well in the middle of summer in St Louis and that is why Great America went with the Last Call Fall Festival instead. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
truepolak90 Posted September 10, 2017 Report Share Posted September 10, 2017 I think Mardi Gras Would be perfect in the spring or summer. It would definitely be a nice event to check out during the year as long as its not during fright fest and Holiday in the park. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Medusa42 Posted January 10, 2018 Report Share Posted January 10, 2018 Six Flags America is dropping hints on facebook about Mardi Gras. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr.Six Posted January 10, 2018 Report Share Posted January 10, 2018 I saw it on Twitter. It would fit the Mardi Gras area really well. I just wish Great Adventure would get one, it would add so much more excitement to the Spring months at the park. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dougdrummer Posted January 11, 2018 Report Share Posted January 11, 2018 The pathway that goes past where Cyborg is being built could work as a small loop of sorts around Movie Town, but until now its always been closed off. Or they could just run the parade from one end of the park (or midway) to the other, similar to what they do during FF. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Medusa42 Posted January 14, 2018 Report Share Posted January 14, 2018 Mardi Gras at Six Flags America was confirmed at ACE No Coaster Con today. Photos are from http://www.facebook.com/jiggidyndg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Medusa42 Posted February 13, 2018 Report Share Posted February 13, 2018 (edited) The festival was announced for Six Flags Great America this morning. https://www.facebook.com/story.php?story_fbid=10155124157541356&id=10583866355 Edited February 13, 2018 by Medusa42 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
harry2004 Posted June 10, 2018 Report Share Posted June 10, 2018 i dont know if we getting a mardi gras event but i think the blue mark is for a mardi gras parade so maybe a mardi gras festival is possible Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Viper26 Posted June 11, 2018 Report Share Posted June 11, 2018 20 hours ago, harry2004 said: i dont know if we getting a mardi gras event but i think the blue mark is for a mardi gras parade so maybe a mardi gras festival is possible It leads to the Northern Star Arena I believe. It's probably to help guests get to a concert. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt Kaiser Posted June 11, 2018 Report Share Posted June 11, 2018 The blue line leads to SORA. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Medusa42 Posted August 1, 2019 Report Share Posted August 1, 2019 Mardi Gras Festival did not return to Six Flags St. Louis this year and it appears that Six Flags Great America has quietly cancelled the event. It was supposed to take place from July 27 - August 4 this year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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