Media Contact:
Haley Kish, Public Relations Manager
hkish@cypressgardens.com
May 13, 2008

Cypress Salutes! - Memorial Day Weekend at the Gardens

Cypress Gardens, FL - Cypress Gardens will be offering free admission to active military and veterans as well as police, firefighter and emergency response personnel Sunday, May 25 and Monday, May, 26. The Gardens is also offering a 50% discount for up to three guests that accompany active military, veterans, police, firefighter and emergency response personnel.

Guests can enjoy the southern sounds of the Dixieland band that will be playing in the park all weekend. Honor loved ones who have given their lives in the name of freedom for us all at the Cypress Gardens Wreath Memorial Ceremony on Monday, May 26 at 1 p.m.

Discover exciting rides, spectacular daily shows, and Jubilee Junction, a picturesque village where food and shopping take an entertaining old-fashioned twist. Revisit historic gardens, graceful southern belles, and gasp in wonder at gravity-defying water ski shows. If this isn't enough take time out to chill and enjoy the waves of Splash Island Water Park. Admission is included when you purchase a daily pass to Cypress Gardens.

Cypress Gardens is located in Winter Haven, Florida four miles west of SR 27 on Cypress Gardens Boulevard. Regular admission is $39.95, plus tax for ages 10-59, Children admission is $34.95 plus tax for ages 3-9 and Senior admission is $34.95, plus tax for 60+. For more details visit www.cypressgardens.com or call 863-324-2111.