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2023 Season Premiere & Grand Opening of Kontiki Cove
Saturday, May 20th 2023 • 10:00 to 5:00

CELEBRATE KTLA DAY

You’re invited to join us in a spectacular celebration for our 2023 Grand Opening Extravaganza. We’ve teamed up with KTLAThe Irvine Children’s Fund and the  Irvine 2/11 Marine Adoption Committee, to give back to the amazing community that has embraced us with open arms.

It’s all happening on May 20th, National Armed Forces Day, a time to honor and pay tribute to our brave soldiers. The  Irvine 2/11 Marine Adoption Committee is dedicated to supporting the families of marines from the 2nd Battalion, 11th Marines, as well as their spouses and children stationed at Camp Pendleton. The Irvine Children’s Fund provides crucial after-school programs for Irvine schools.

Proceeds from this event benefit these noble causes. And to make it even more exciting, KTLA will be broadcasting live from the park all morning!

Don’t miss out on the fun – the gates open at 10 AM sharp! Come be a part of this unforgettable event!

A CHANCE TO WIN FOUR SEASON PASSES WHEN YOU ENTER THE PARK!

JOIN THE CELEBRATION

Get ready to witness an astonishing performance by a 5-piece band, complete with an electrifying drum line that will have you tapping your feet and dancing along all afternoon!

From swashbuckling pirates and mesmerizing mermaids, to mind-boggling balloon artists and fantastic face painters, the fun never ends. Plus the famous Wild Rivers Street Team!

The action kicks off at 11:00 AM sharp, so make sure you grab your seats early to witness the ribbon-cutting ceremony at 11:30. Don’t miss out on this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to be part of the 2023 Grand Opening Extravaganza!

JOIN THE FUN!

10:00 am

Front Plaza
Band, Drum Line, Mermaids, Pirates
Inaugural cups given out*
Coffee and Pastries*

11:00 am

Wave Pool Stage
Live Show Begins on Stage

11:30 am

Wave Pool Stage
Ribbon Cutting Begins 

12:00 pm

Ribbon Cutting Ceremony
Wave Pool Stage
Speeches

  • Kevin Kopeny
  • Councilman

Band Performance 

2:00 pm

Front Plaza
Water Balloon Toss

3:00 pm

Cooks Cove
Dance Party

4:00 pm 

Front Plaza
Hula Hoop Contest 

* While supplies last.

The first 500 people will receive a souvenir cup!

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Wild Rivers Water Slide

Celebrate our nation's heroes with us!

All active duty military and veterans enjoy free entry all weekend simply by presenting their military ID.

Tickets for military family members are available for $40.

For all others, weekend tickets start from $54.