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Yahoo
28-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Kalahari Resorts & Conventions, Founders of National Waterpark Day, Celebrates Ninth Annual Holiday July 28 Across All U.S. Locations
WISCONSIN DELLS, Wis., July 28, 2025--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Kalahari Resorts & Conventions, home to America's Largest Indoor Waterparks, and the founders of National Waterpark Day, will celebrate the ninth annual holiday on July 28. The celebration will feature a fun-filled day of family-friendly festivities at all four of its award-winning resorts. Established in partnership with the National Day Calendar in 2017, this celebration spotlights the adventure, excitement and memory-making power of waterparks nationwide. "When we started National Waterpark Day, our goal was simple: inspire families to come together, unplug and enjoy some uninterrupted fun," said Travis Nelson, President of Kalahari Resorts. "Watching our guests embrace that spirit year after year reminds us why we created this celebration in the first place." On July 28, Kalahari resort locations in Wisconsin Dells, WI, Sandusky, Ohio, Pocono Mountains, PA and Round Rock, Texas will have on-site foam parties and live DJs spinning poolside tracks, exciting games and giveaways, foodie pop-ups, family poolside activities, meet-and-greets with everyone's favorite Kalahari characters, and more. On July 28 only, guests can also dive into a 24-hour flash sale offering up to 30% off overnight stays, $10 off waterpark day passes, 10% off cabana and bungalow rentals, and 30% off fall 2025 season passes when they use the promo code WATERPARK. "Whether it's our flagship Wisconsin Dells location or our newest resort in Texas, National Waterpark Day is the perfect time for families to dive into summer," added Nelson. "From the sun-drenched outdoor pools that lets guests soak up every ray to the mega slides in our indoor waterpark that keep the excitement flowing, Kalahari gives families the flexibility to craft their ultimate waterpark getaway." For more information on National Waterpark Day activities or to book your stay, please visit About Kalahari Resorts & Conventions Kalahari Resorts & Conventions in Wisconsin Dells, WI, Sandusky, Ohio, the Pocono Mountains, PA, Round Rock, Texas, and opening soon in Spotsylvania, VA, deliver a beyond-expectations waterpark resort and conference experience all under one roof. The African-inspired Kalahari Resorts, privately owned by the Nelson family, are home to America's Largest Indoor Waterparks. Todd and Shari Nelson, the founders of Kalahari Resorts, were honored with an induction into the Wisconsin Business Hall of Fame in 2023. All Kalahari Resorts feature well-appointed guest rooms and suites, the full-service Spa Kalahari, a fun-filled family entertainment center, on-site signature restaurants, unique retail shops and a state-of-the-art convention center. For more information, members of the media are encouraged to visit View source version on Contacts Alison HoesliVP, Director of PRMorning Walkprteam@ 630.733.9306
BBC News
12-07-2025
- Entertainment
- BBC News
Telford carnival returns with procession and family fun day
A town is ready for the return of a "beloved" carnival which features free children's activities and a colourful procession, said organisers. People can line the streets for Oakengates Carnival in Telford on Saturday and enjoy a parade with performers and vintage vehicles between 11:30 BST and midday. The procession, which involves some road closures, is followed by a family fun day at Hartshill Park until 19:00. Attractions include alpacas, circus skills, an inflatable assault course and entertainment on the music stage, said Shropshire Town Council said it asked the group to run the event again after the success of its last carnival in 2023. "Shropshire Festivals delivered a fantastic event back in 2023, which attracted thousands of visitors, said the town's mayor, councillor Stephen Reynolds. He added "excitement was building in the town" ahead of the return of the "beloved Oakengates Carnival". "We can't wait to host a free, family day of fun for our community and show visitors just how much our great little town has to offer," Reynolds said. He added it was a chance for the community "to celebrate the summer together". Last summer, due to financial considerations and redevelopment in the area, the town council said it decided to support businesses with an "enhanced high street celebration", instead of a carnival. This year's music stage includes entertainment from choirs, community groups and local bands - Something 4 The Weekend, Wired 2 Party, and Groove Dynamite. Beth Heath, from Shropshire Festivals, said they had lined up free activities for "a full day of entertainment for the whole family" and thanked the event's sponsors, including Kraft Heinz in Telford. Follow BBC Shropshire on BBC Sounds, Facebook, X and Instagram.
Washington Post
24-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Washington Post
Porto celebrates the summer and its patron saint with plastic hammers, sardines and leeks
PORTO, Portugal — On Porto's steep streets, several thousands of people celebrated the summer in the way the city has been doing it for decades and centuries: by bonking friends and strangers alike with toy hammers and reveling in the streets all night. A Christian holiday with pagan roots, the festival of St. John the Baptist — Porto's patron saint — is celebrated with fireworks, balloons and lots of grilled sardines. An older St. John's Eve ritual in Portugal's second-biggest city involved buying leek flowers believed to bring good fortune and inviting strangers to sniff the pungent plant.
