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If you love Cedar Point (who doesn’t??) then check out this HOT DEAL! Keep in mind that this deal only comes around ONCE a year!

Today ONLY, Cedar Point is celebrating Christmas in July! RUN over and grab your Cedar Point ticket for only $29.99! This ticket is valid for a visit only between 7/9 &  7/22. That’s a $35 savings!

Believe me, a Cedar Point ticket WON’T go any lower, so don’t miss this!

Disclosure: As a Cedar Point blogger, I was offered passes to the VIP Viewing Party. Regardless, all opinions are my own.

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Hot dogs, picnics, fireworks and Cedar Point! A Fourth of July celebration weekend just isn’t the same without a stop at America’s favorite park, Cedar Point! Growing up, my family would visit Cedar Point on this holiday weekend and now that I have a family of my own, we often do the same. Friday evening, my family stopped up at Cedar Point for a few hours and we had a blast.  In fact, I think it was the perfect way to start our holiday weekend.

If you are looking for some family fun this weekend, check out all what they can offer!

FREE ADMISSION FOR MILITARY AT CEDAR POINT:

Did you know that Cedar Point if offering free admission for all active, retired and honorably-discharged members of the military this weekend? Each will receive one complimentary adult admission ticket July 1 – 4 with a valid ID. (Valid forms of ID include: active duty ID, retired personnel ID, VA ID or a copy of DD-214 discharge papers and photo ID.) Military members may also purchase up to six discounted tickets for immediate family members for $43 each, a savings of $22 off the regular gate price. These tickets and the free tickets for military are available at park admission windows only.

CEDAR POINT’S FANTASTIC FIREWORKS:

If you are visiting this weekend be sure to stay for the fireworks! Cedar Point’s Fantastic Fireworks are brought to life on the shores of Lake Erie at 10:30 p.m. each night. Plus, every guest who visits on July 4 will receive a pair of 3D viewing glasses when they enter the park. We all got a pair last night and LOVED them! They definitely added to the fireworks display as they provided a spectacular three-dimensional rainbow starbursts and brought viewing fireworks to a whole new level.

VIP VIEWING PARTY ON THE CEDAR POINT BEACH:

Last night my family was invited to the Cedar Point VIP Viewing Party on the Beach! When we arrived, we all got a pair of 3D viewing glasses (which my kiddos LOVED) and light-up Cedar Point lanyards which flickered. My boys were over the moon with these Cedar Point trinkets!

Hungry? Then this is the party for you! At the Cedar Point VIP Viewing Party you can enjoy an all-you-can-eat buffet of hamburgers, brats, hot dogs chips and drinks. It was a perfect dinner after riding some rides! When it was time for the show you can grab a seat right on the beach in a comfy folding chair (keep in mind that seats are limited.). This was great since we had forgotten our blanket. Want to join the party? Tickets for this event are just $20 for adults and $15 for kids 12 & under, guests will eSeating is limited. Guests are encouraged to purchase tickets online in advance.

ALL-AMERICAN GRILL OUT:

If you are visiting Cedar Point on July 4th don’t miss their  All-American Grill Out! This “picnic” includes an all-you-can-eat meal, including fried chicken, grilled hamburgers, hot dogs, pasta salad, potato salad, macaroni salad, baked beans, watermelon, chips, cookies, ice cream and unlimited Coca-Cola fountain drinks. The setting is the best backyard on the Great Lakes – the beautiful Lakeside Pavilion adjacent to the Cedar Point Beach. Guests can save $5 on the All-American Grill Out when they purchase tickets online in advance for only $19 for adults and $14 for kids 12 & under; ticket prices at the park are $24 for adults and $19 for kids 12 & under.

For more information on Light Up the Point, or to purchase the Light Up the Point admission four pack, tickets to the VIP Viewing Party and All-American Grill Out, visit cedarpoint.com

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The Fourth of July is celebrated BIG at Cedar Point. In fact it isn’t celebrated for just one day, as four days of festivities await Friday, July 1 through Monday, July 4. Find your patriotic side at the park with a limited-time ticket offer, free admission for members of the U.S. Armed Forces and one of the biggest fireworks displays in the Midwest.

FREE ADMISSION FOR MILITARY:

Cedar Point honors the brave men and women who have fought for our freedom and continue to protect our country with free admission into Cedar Point. All active, retired and honorably-discharged members of the military will receive one complimentary adult admission ticket July 1 – 4 with a valid ID. (Valid forms of ID include: active duty ID, retired personnel ID, VA ID or a copy of DD-214 discharge papers and photo ID.) Military members may also purchase up to six discounted tickets for immediate family members for $43 each, a savings of $22 off the regular gate price. These tickets and the free tickets for military are available at park admission windows only.

MONEY SAVING OFFER:

Guests can save more than $100 off the gate price when they purchase a Light Up the Point admission four pack. This special deal is valid for a one-day admission to Cedar Point now through July 4 for just $39.99 each. This offer is available online only, and guests must purchase a minimum of four tickets.

CEDAR POINT’S FANTASTIC FIREWORKS:

The night sky will illuminate with bright, animated shapes and colors as Cedar Point’s Fantastic Fireworks are brought to life on the shores of Lake Erie at 10:30 p.m. each night. Plus, every guest who visits on July 4 will receive a pair of 3D viewing glasses when they enter the park. The viewing glasses provide spectacular three-dimensional rainbow starbursts as the brilliant light from each firework passes through, taking the thrill of viewing fireworks to the next level.

VIP VIEWING PARTY ON THE CEDAR POINT BEACH:

The best seats for the Fantastic Fireworks are on the Cedar Point Beach at the VIP Viewing Party. For just $20 for adults and $15 for kids 12 & under, guests will enjoy an all-you-can-eat buffet of hamburgers, brats, chips and drinks. They’ll also receive 3D viewing glasses and a reserved chair on the beach. Seating is limited. Guests are encouraged to purchase tickets online in advance.

ALL-AMERICAN GRILL OUT:

Cedar Point is firing up the grill with summertime favorites on July 4. The All-American Grill Out is an all-you-can-eat meal, including fried chicken, grilled hamburgers, hot dogs, pasta salad, potato salad, macaroni salad, baked beans, watermelon, chips, cookies, ice cream and unlimited Coca-Cola fountain drinks. The setting is the best backyard on the Great Lakes – the beautiful Lakeside Pavilion adjacent to the Cedar Point Beach. Guests can save $5 on the All-American Grill Out when they purchase tickets online in advance for only $19 for adults and $14 for kids 12 & under; ticket prices at the park are $24 for adults and $19 for kids 12 & under.

For more information on Light Up the Point, or to purchase the Light Up the Point admission four pack, tickets to the VIP Viewing Party and All-American Grill Out, visit cedarpoint.com

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We drive past each time we head out to Cedar Point and I can’t wait to see the finished project! I’m excited to share that the construction of Sports Force Parks at Cedar Point Sports Center is ahead of schedule, as crews continue to build the Midwest’s premier youth sports facility located just miles down the road and across the bay from Cedar Point. The Sandusky park, expected to open for tournament play in March of 2017, will provide a “Best Day” experience for athletes and their families and will offer Erie County exposure to the rapidly growing, recession-resilient youth sports tourism industry.

With Sports Force Parks’ ability to host all levels of baseball, softball, soccer and lacrosse, combined with professional-level synthetic turf fields and diverse family activities, reaction from the sports industry has been strong with interest, bookings and partnerships with noted organizations such as U.S. Lacrosse and more.

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In addition, the recently-announced partnership between Sports Force Parks and CASA (Central Alliance Soccer Association) will allow the complex on Cleveland Road to extend its season by nearly two months, adding events in March and November.

CASA and Sports Force Parks will come together to host a series of events throughout the year, changing the landscape of youth soccer opportunities throughout the region. CASA’s network includes 550 teams from Ohio, Pennsylvania and New York participating in its various leagues.

With 2017 event planning already underway, now is the time to register for inaugural-year tournaments and take advantage of an added bonus. Sports Force Parks is offering up to $500 off weeklong tournaments for teams that sign up by July 15.

The additional benefits for teams that participate in tournaments at Sports Force Parks are vast. They’ll have the opportunity to not only play at the state-of-the-art facility, but as an added benefit to tournament registration, they’ll receive free admission to Cedar Point, The Roller Coaster Capital of the World®, and Soak City Waterpark during the length of their events.

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Family members who visit Sports Force Parks to support teams, watch tournaments and enjoy the facility’s recreational activities can purchase discounted Cedar Point and Soak City tickets as well. Special rates and ticket packages are also available for tournament families at the Cedar Point Resorts hotel properties.

Sports Force Parks at Cedar Point Sports Center consists of four NCAA regulation baseball fields, eight NCAA regulation soccer and lacrosse fields and eleven youth baseball and softball fields. The complex also features fun for families like miniature golf, ropes courses, trampoline structures, dining options and more.

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Cedar Point and parent company Cedar Fair Entertainment Company, headquartered in Sandusky, Ohio, are committed to community development and the youth sports space. This new facility has been made possible by collaboration with The Sports Force, local businesses, governments, community leaders and tourism organizations and is Cedar Fair’s first major foray into the youth sports tourism industry. The facility will serve as the framework to allow Cedar Fair to explore potential sports facilities in new markets across the country.

“When we think about how we can impact the communities we serve, family fun is what we do best,” said Jason McClure, Cedar Point’s vice president and general manager. “We know that time is valuable to busy families participating in so many activities. If we can combine their sporting events with a few days at Cedar Point and our other parks, they’ll be able to spend more time together and our communities will benefit immensely.”

Construction on Sports Force Parks at Cedar Point Sports Center is scheduled to wrap up this fall. For more information, including how to book a tournament and multi-day visits to Sports Force Parks, visit sportsforceparkssandusky.com or call 844-737-2757.