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25th Anniversary Celebration
Join our 25th Anniversary Celebration
Twenty-five years is something to celebrate, and we threw a party that lasted all spring! Join us this year as we celebrate 25 incredible years of learning, love and laughter at Gilroy Gardens Family Theme Park.
Don’t limit your fun to just one day! 2025 Premium Memberships and Value Memberships are now on sale. Get yours now so you can enjoy multiple visits and other member-only benefits during this very special year at this very special place.
So Many Ways We Celebrated!
As guests enjoyed their favorite rides and strolled through our gorgeous gardens, we held special 25th anniversary shows, activities and displays throughout the park.
- Character Meet and Greets
- Live Show – 25 Years: A Musical Celebration
- Time Capsule Creation Zone
- Nostalgic Exhibits Highlighting our 25-Year History
- Specialty Food and Drinks
Celebration Spots
Check out these fun 25th Anniversary Celebration Spots that were located around the Park!
Time Capsule Creation Zone
Guests added their own favorite memories to a time capsule that we will open in 2050.
Memory Spots
We placed various nostalgic exhibits around the park for guests to learn more about Gilroy Gardens' history!
Mascot Meet & Greets
Families got to meet their favorite mascots and critters—past and present—and collect exclusive trading cards!
25 Years: A Musical Celebration
Lakeside Amphitheater had a fun, high-energy show the whole family will love! Guests got to sing and dance along as we celebrated 25 years of Gilroy Gardens with songs and stories about our circus trees, gardens, rides, and water features.
Mascot Meet & Greets
Say hello to Gil, Roy, and the other friendly “critters” who have served as park mascots through the years. Different characters will appear each weekend—and you can collect trading cards on every visit. Did you collect all seven?
- Gilbert “Gil” Garlic
- Royelle “Roy” Garlic
- “Professor” Earl the Squirrel
- Rax “Bandit” Raccoon
- Rita “Miss Diva” Rabbit
- The Great Faboo “The Almost Magical Bear”
- P.G. “Probably Gonna” Swindelya, the Coyote
