On May 7, 1972, Hersheypark celebrated its grand opening, showcasing the new pinwheel logo. The event included a ceremonial parade for dignitaries and guests. New rides opened that day, marking the park’s evolving experience before the closure of some attractions later that season.
Phase I Opens. Printed on May 7, 1972, in The Patriot-News, was a special features section all about the grand opening of the new Hersheypark (although it was renamed a
For Throwback Thursday, here’s an advertisement printed on July 4, 1976, from the construction services companies that worked for Hersheypark during the the 1970s renovations. They were congratulating Hersheypark on
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