3.20.2008 - 11:22am ET

(CSRwire) NEW YORK, NY - March 20, 2008 - /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Six Flags, Inc. (NYSE: SIX) announced today the launch of Six Flags Friends, a series of programs throughout the Six Flags family of parks created to make a difference in communities by encouraging local involvement, supporting the mission of various non-profit organizations, and bringing the thrill of Six Flags to children and families across North America.

Each year, Six Flags donates hundreds of thousands of tickets to various local charities and organizations. The launch of Six Flags Friends will allow the company to build upon these existing relationships and outreach efforts by developing more cohesive partnerships, implementing new programs and introducing new national organizations throughout the Six Flags network.

"The primary initiative of Six Flags Friends is to create programs that will present exciting platforms for educational and social awareness and in turn mobilize a movement", said Jessica King, Director of Six Flags Friends. "Six Flags provides thrilling entertainment for millions of guests each year. Six Flags Friends will extend our product outside our gates and into surrounding neighborhoods."

Six Flags Friends will kickoff its efforts with charitable fundraisers, volunteer days and celebrity appearances through the summer, followed by a national walk-a-thon in September.

For more information about Six Flags Friends and upcoming events and programs, log on to www.sixflags.com/friends.

About Six Flags Friends:
Six Flags Friends is a series of programs throughout the Six Flags family of parks that make a difference in communities by encouraging local involvement, supporting the mission of various non-profit organizations, and bringing the thrill of Six Flags to children and families across North America.

About Six Flags, Inc.
Six Flags, Inc. is the world's largest regional theme park company with 21 parks across the United States, Mexico and Canada. Founded in 1961, Six Flags has provided world class entertainment for millions of families with cutting edge, record-shattering roller coasters and appointment programming with events like the popular Thursday and Sunday Night Concert Series. Now 47 years strong, Six Flags is recognized as the preeminent thrill innovator while reaching to all demographics -- families, teens, tweens and thrill seekers alike -- with themed attractions based on the Looney Tunes characters, the Justice League of America, skateboarding legend Tony Hawk, The Wiggles and Thomas the Tank Engine. Six Flags, Inc. is a publicly-traded corporation (NYSE: SIX) headquartered in New York City.