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25th Anniversary Celebration
The party has officially started!
Join our 25th Anniversary Celebration
Twenty-five years is something to celebrate, and we’re throwing a party that will last all spring! We hope you’ll come join us 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 to Celebrate!
As you enjoy your favorite rides and stroll through our gorgeous gardens, you’ll also find special 25th anniversary shows, activities and displays throughout the park.
- Character Meet and Greets
- NEW 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 around the Park!
Time Capsule Creation Zone
Add your own favorite memories to a time capsule that we'll
open in 2050.
Memory Spots
Step back in time at these nostalgic exhibits and learn more about Gilroy Gardens' history!
Mascot Meet & Greets
Meet our favorite mascots and critters—past and present—and collect exclusive trading cards!
25 Years: A Musical Celebration
Join us at Lakeside Amphitheater for a fun, high-energy show the whole family will love! Sing and dance along as we celebrate 25 years of Gilroy Gardens with songs and stories about our circus trees, gardens, rides, and water features.
Showtimes:
- 1:00 PM
- 3:00 PM
- 5:00 PM
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. Can you collect all seven?
- Gilbert “Gil” Garlic: March 22, April 26, May 25
- Royelle “Roy” Garlic: March 23, April 27, May 26
- “Professor” Earl the Squirrel: March 29, April 9 & 12, May 10
- Rax “Bandit” Raccoon: March 30, April 8 & 13, May 11
- Rita “Miss Diva” Rabbit: April 7, 19 & 20, May 4
- The Great Faboo “The Almost Magical Bear”: April 5 & 10, May 17 & 24
- P.G. “Probably Gonna” Swindelya, the Coyote: April 6 & 11, May 3 & 18
