Six Flags America Wins 2014 Brass Ring Award At Annual International Association of Amusement Parks

UPPER MARLBORO, Md. - Nov. 21, 2013 - PRLog -- Six Flags America proudly accepted the prestigious International Association of Amusement Parks and Attractions (IAAPA) Brass Ring award last night for Best Sports Show for Pirate Hunters: A Stunt Show Journey at the annual IAAPA Attractions Expo held in Orlando, Fla. This is the second consecutive win for Six Flags America who won the Brass Ring for Marketing Excellence Best Public Relations Program in 2012.

Pirate Hunters: A Stunt Show Journey was written and choreographed by Bradley Irish, entertainment supervisor, and co-produced and directed with David Major, entertainment manager for Six Flags America. Pirate Hunters was the parks most attended live show in 2013 and was a comedy of stunts, high flying action, audience interaction and of course tons of family fun.

“I am honored and humbled to receive such a prestigious award,” said Bradley Irish, entertainment supervisor. “This award showcases the talent we have at Six Flags America along with the hard work and dedication our team puts into every show we perform. I am thrilled to be taking this Brass Ring award home to share with the Six Flags America team.”

Mr. Irish began working with Six Flags America more than eight years ago as a performer in the annual stunt shows and will shortly begin work on his next stunt show adventure for the 2014 season.

“The entire stunt team at Six Flags America is an outstanding group of performers,” said David Major, entertainment manager. “They work tirelessly to entertain our guests with fun, family friendly shows. Winning this award demonstrates that Six Flags America is home to the brightest and best talent in the industry. I could not be more proud of our work.”

Six Flags America will reopen for the 2014 Season on April 5, 2014 with a brand new pirate show once again showcase the amazing talent of the park.

About Six Flags Entertainment Corporation

Six Flags Entertainment Corporation is the world’s largest regional theme park company with $1.1 billion in revenue and 18 parks across the United States, Mexico and Canada. For more than 50 years, Six Flags has entertained millions of families with world-class coasters, themed rides, thrilling water parks and unique attractions including up-close animal encounters, Fright Fest^® and Holiday in the Park^®. For more information, visit www.sixflags.com.