A memorable look back at Six Flags, NJ’s Holiday In The Park – PHOTOS

After a nine-year run in New Jersey, the parent company of Six Flags Great Adventure in Jackson, announced earlier this year that it would no longer host it's annual Holiday in the Park celebration.

The theme park first announced the news to its season passholders and members back on July 26, 2025. The final day of the 2025 season was on Saturday, Nov. 29.

Although we won't have Holiday in the Park this year, It's GreatFUL November promotion was a particularly touching way to conclude the 2025 season. Hopefully, we'll see that again in 2026.

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As for the holiday festivities? They weren't all lost. During the final weekend of 2025, some of the Christmas decorations did make their way back out, along with Christmas music playing throughout the park. Even Santa paid a visit for that final day.

History of Holiday in the Park at Great Adventure

Holiday in the Park first premiered in November 2015. Despite the colder temperatures, Holiday in the Park was a favorite for many families, and was absolutely the case for so many kids in New Jersey.

Why end Holiday in the Park?

According to the email to season passholders, the decision was made "after much research and planning." The decision is said to be strategic in order for the park to "focus on delivering exceptional guest experiences during [their] core operating season."

Perhaps some version of Holiday in the Park will return in the future, but time will tell. For now, here's a look back of when Holiday in the Park first premiered in 2015, along with it's final year in 2024.

2027 Coaster Update

Very exciting progress has been made regarding the all-new record-breaking coaster that's currently on schedule to open in 2027. During the last weekend of the 2025 operating season, supports were seen at the construction site.

(please note the photo above is of Nitro, not the new roller coaster currently under construction).

Hopefully, it won't be long now before vertical construction begins and the new coaster takes shape. And of course, many park enthusiasts cannot wait to hear the big announcement of what this particular coaster is going to be.

The above post reflects the thoughts and observations of New Jersey 101.5 weekend host & content contributor Mike Brant. Any opinions expressed are his own.