Hersheypark Hosts Over 100 Mascots for All-American Mascot Day
Characters Paraded Through Pennsylvania's Largest Amusement Park on July 9
Date: July 9, 2026
Hersheypark, the largest amusement park in Pennsylvania, today welcomed more than 100 mascots for its inaugural All-American Mascot Day. The event was part of the Park’s larger All-American Summer Celebration, featuring select Americana-themed rides, patriotic decor and coaster light packages, a new live stage show and limited-time red, white and blue food and beverage offerings.
The Hershey Characters joined George the Star and The Keystone Kid - the respective America250 and America250PA mascots - in leading a cavalcade parade through the Founder’s Way and Hershey’s Chocolatetown regions of Hersheypark. The parade featured a diverse lineup of more than 100 mascots representing colleges and universities, high schools, sports teams and special organizations. Guests could also participate in exclusive meet-and-greet opportunities during the day.
50+ Years of Hershey Characters
For more than 50 years, the Hershey Characters have created core Hersheypark Happy memories for generations of guests. First appearing at Hersheypark in 1974, the original Hershey Product Characters have evolved into the five friendly faces visitors regularly see throughout the amusement park today: Hershey Bar, Reese, Miss Kiss, Jolly Rancher and Twizzler.
In celebration of America’s 250th anniversary this summer and the Park's 120th operating year, Hershey Bar, Reese and Miss Kiss are decked out in special patriotic attire. Hersheypark is the only amusement park in the world where guests can snap a selfie with these iconic candy brands during meet and greets, as detailed on the Hersheypark app.
Plan a Visit to See the Characters
Hersheypark today launched a special Peak Summer Ticket offer for $39.99. Guests can pick their visit date in advance to secure the discount when purchased on Hersheypark.com by July 22. Hersheypark tickets include three parks in one with more than 70 rides, a water park and a zoo, as well as entertainment like Character meet and greets.
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