Charlotte, N.C. (May 24, 2022)—On Friday, May 27, the Carowinds’ premier water park will reopen after its seasonal closure with a splash, allowing for guests to celebrate the culture of the Carolina coast and enjoying more than 28 attractions for families and thrill seekers, as well as resort-style amenities with the luxury of a reserved cabana, and Carolina cuisine.

There is something for everyone in the Carolina Harbor Waterpark’s 26 acres of fun. From the Boogie Board Racer, the longest mat-racing water slide in the southeast with its high-speeds and high-thrill 360-degree loop experience, to a relaxing float down the 1,000-foot long Coastal Currents lazy river that meanders through North Carolina and South Carolina, and two wave pools, Tidal Wave Bay and Surf Club Harbor, Carolina Harbor is a water park experience for guests of all ages.

During Memorial Day Weekend, Carolina Harbor is open Friday, May 27 (11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.), Saturday, May 28, Sunday, May 29 and Monday, May 30 (11:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.). Experience a nighttime fireworks spectacular at Carowinds in recognition of Memorial Day on Saturday, May 28. The impressive display of patriotic fanfare will be accompanied by an all-American soundtrack.

When: Friday, May 27, 2022 | 11:00 a.m. ET to 4:00 p.m.

Where: 300 Carowinds Boulevard, Charlotte, North Carolina 28273

Media Opportunities: Live shots, and interviews are available before 11:00 a.m. ET

Carolina Harbor Media Assets:

B-ROLL FOOTAGE: B-roll from Carolina Harbor

IMAGES: Carolina Harbor Images | Carowinds General Park Images

Entry to the Carolina Harbor Waterpark is included with Carowinds admission. Gold Season Passes are available and include unlimited visits to Carowinds, free season-long parking, unlimited visits for Carolina Harbor Waterpark.

Carowinds continues to hire seasonal associates, with hourly wages starting at $15. Job opportunities are available in all park operating areas, including at the Carolina Harbor Waterpark. Carowinds provides lifeguard training and lifeguard certification through Ellis & Associates (E&A), the world leader in aquatic safety since 1983, at no cost to associates.

About Carowinds

Carowinds, a 400-acre amusement park located on the North Carolina-South Carolina state line, is home to top-rated roller coasters, including Fury 325, the world's tallest and fastest giga coaster, as well as more than 60 rides, attractions, and live stage shows. Carolina Harbor, a 26-acre water park, features a variety of water slides, wave pools, large play structures and a three-acre children’s play area. Carowinds Camp Wilderness and SpringHill Suites by Marriott at Carowinds are guest accommodations located on-site. For information on attractions and accommodations at Carowinds, visit www.carowinds.com or call 704.588.2600.

Carowinds is owned and operated by Cedar Fair Entertainment Company (NYSE: FUN), one of the largest regional amusement-resort operators in the world.

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