Dane Posted September 9, 2004 Share Posted September 9, 2004 Paramount's Kings Island™ Honors Sept. 11 Heroes With Heartwarming Free Event Free event Friday, features local firefighters, safety exhibits and the multi media presentation, “Madame Tussauds New York: Tribute to the Heroes of 9/11†Admission to Paramount's Kings Island is free on Sept. 10 and includes the Paramount Theatre and International Street section of the park along with a selection of park restaurants. Please note that park rides, games and attractions will not operate during this special free event. On Friday, September 10, Paramount's Kings Island opens its gates for free admission from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. to honor the heroes that emerged from the tragic events of 9/11. This special, one-day event features the moving exhibit, “Madame Tussauds New York: Tribute to the Heroes of 9/11,†as well as, safety presentations, exhibits, and discussions from local fire and police departments. Highlights include a 20-minute tribute in the Paramount Theatre every 45 minutes throughout the day beginning at 10:30a.m., the University of Cincinnati Air Care helicopter and Skydiver, Paul McCowan jumping, with an American Flag in the parking lot. A variety of police and fire departments will also be on hand to answer questions and provide safety information. Registration is not required. Schedule of Events 10:00 a.m. Gates open. Parking and Admission are FREE 10:30 a.m. First presentation of “Madame Tussauds Tribute to the Heroes of 9/11†11:00 a.m. Skydiver Paul McCowan lands in parking lot, unfurling a 1500-square foot flag 11:15 a.m. Paramount Theatre presentation Noon Paramount Theatre presentation 12:30 p.m. UC Aircare lands, just outside front gate 12:45 p.m. Paramount Theatre presentation 1:30 p.m. Paramount Theatre presentation 2:00 a.m. Skydiver Paul McCowan lands in parking lot, unfurling a 1500-square foot flag 2:15 p.m. Paramount Theatre presentation 3:00 p.m. Paramount Theatre presentation 3:45 p.m. Paramount Theatre presentation 4:30 p.m. Paramount Theatre presentation 5:15 p.m. Paramount Theatre presentation 6:00 p.m. Paramount Theatre presentation 6:45 p.m. Paramount Theatre presentation 7:30 p.m. Paramount Theatre presentation 8:00 a.m. Skydiver Paul McCowan lands in parking lot, unfurling a 1500-square foot flag “Madame Tussauds New York: Tribute to the Heroes of 9/11†is a heartfelt, multi-media exhibit that features a lifelike wax re-creation of the famous photograph of three New York firefighters raising the American flag out of the World Trade Center rubble on September 11. In addition to the figures, the exhibit includes photographs of uniformed service personnel and victim’s families, as well as inspiring quotes all choreographed to music. The multi media exhibit will be shown several times throughout the day on September 10. If guests are unable to attend this special free event, the “Madame Tussauds New York: Tribute to the Heroes of 9/11†exhibit is included with park admission and runs August 28 through October 31, 2004 during park operating days. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
King Bowser Posted September 9, 2004 Share Posted September 9, 2004 Oh man this will rock. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flightoffear1996 Posted September 9, 2004 Share Posted September 9, 2004 Shoot I have school why dont they do this on a saturday? Is the park open this weekend to the GP? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dane Posted September 9, 2004 Author Share Posted September 9, 2004 PKI is closed to the General public untill Oct 2. The same weekend as opening night of Fearfest. So you can watch the home page as a countdown untill Oct 2. 23 days till Oct 2. (On Sept 9) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PKIDelirium Posted September 9, 2004 Share Posted September 9, 2004 Sweet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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