All articles tagged with #special events
Pokémon GO's Halloween 2025 Part Two event runs from October 27 to November 2, featuring debut costumes for Teddiursa and Noibat, increased shiny encounter rates, special raid and field research encounters, and various bonuses including increased candy and Mega Energy rewards, with festive decorations and new avatar items.
M&T Bank Stadium, home of the Baltimore Ravens, is undergoing over $400 million in state-funded renovations to enhance its viability for special events like concerts and international soccer matches. The upgrades, which include new suites, a beer hall, and an upgraded club level, aim to extend the stadium's useful life by decades. Ravens president Sashi Brown emphasized the team's commitment to attracting more events, although the construction will limit the hosting schedule for the next couple of years. The first event showcasing some of the new renovations will be a soccer match between AC Milan and FC Barcelona on August 6.
Disneyland Resort has released its calendar of special events for 2024, including highlights such as Pixar Fest, Lunar New Year, Celebrate Gospel, Anaheim Ducks Days, and the Disney California Adventure Food & Wine Festival. The calendar also includes the opening of the Pixar Place Hotel and Tiana's Bayou Adventure, as well as the ongoing transformation of the Downtown Disney District. Visitors can make park reservations up to 180 days in advance.
Disneyland has released a year's worth of festival and special event dates for 2024, including the return of Pixar Fest. The lineup includes the Lunar New Year Celebration, Celebrate Gospel concerts, Anaheim Ducks Days, Disney California Adventure Food & Wine Festival, Season of the Force, Halloween Time, Plaza de la Familia, and Holidays at the Disneyland Resort. Additionally, the reimagined Pixar Place Hotel will open, Fantasmic! will return, Tiana's Bayou Adventure will open, and new dining options will be available at Downtown Disney District. Ticket prices start at $104 for one-day, one-park tickets, with discounted options for Southern California residents. Specially ticketed after-hours events, Disneyland After Dark and Oogie Boogie Bash, will also be held in 2024.
The City of Austin is considering new rules that would require special events to provide at least one pint of water per hour per attendee, as well as one toilet per 50 persons and handwashing stations. These rules would apply to Tier 2, 3, and 4 events with less than 2,500 people. Event organizers and attendees are supportive of the hydration requirements, although some express concerns about the cost. The city must decide on the proposed rule by September 14.
The 2023 Balloon Fiesta in Albuquerque, New Mexico, will coincide with an annular solar eclipse on October 14. The event will feature special activities on the field, including a balloon glow with over 70 hot air balloons, providing a unique experience similar to the conditions during a nighttime balloon glow. NASA will be present, distributing 80,000 solar sunglasses and educating visitors about the eclipse. Tickets can be purchased on the Balloon Fiesta's website.
McDonald's is now offering a wedding catering package in Indonesia, priced at $233, which includes 100 chicken sandwiches and 400 chicken nuggets. The fast-food chain may consider expanding the service to the U.S. based on its popularity. Other package options are available as long as a minimum of 200 items are ordered. In Hong Kong, McDonald's already offers wedding parties in its restaurants.
Six Flags Great America in Gurnee, Illinois, will not be adding any new roller coaster rides for the fourth consecutive year, but visitors can expect new food and drink options, a beer garden, and refreshed landscaping throughout the park. The park will also host new special events and festivals, including "Flavors of the World" and "Viva La Fiesta." Attendance at the park has been close to pre-pandemic levels, with an estimated 2,675,000 visitors in 2021. The park will be open primarily on weekends until May 23, when daily admission will begin and run through the summer.
Disneyland will hold its first-ever Pride Nite on June 13 and 15, featuring special events such as a Pride Night Cavalcade, Ohana Dance Party, and country line dancing. The event will be separately ticketed, with a limited number of tickets going on presale for Magic Key holders on April 18 and to the general public on April 20. Guests can enjoy the park's attractions after regular hours and take photos with iconic characters.