Celebration City

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Celebration City was a Branson, Missouri theme park that celebrated 20th-century America, with areas based on Route 66, small-town life in the early 1900s, and a 1920s beach boardwalk. It was a sister park to nearby Silver Dollar City, built to continue the theme after Silver Dollar City’s 19th‑century setting.

Openings and changes
- 1999: Opened on the site as Branson USA in May.
- 2001: Close announced due to struggles (site stood for redevelopment).
- 2002: Herschend Family Entertainment bought the site.
- 2003: Reopened as Celebration City on May 1 after a redesign and expansion costing over $40 million.

What it offered
- More than 30 attractions, including 3 roller coasters and 2 water rides.
- Opening hours ran from afternoon into evening, capped by a laser and fireworks show.
- Operating season was May through October.

Closure and aftermath
- 2008: It was announced that the park would not reopen for 2009, and it closed on October 25, 2008.
- After closing, some rides were moved to other parks, while others remained on site.
- Herschend continues to operate Silver Dollar City and White Water Branson nearby, and explored various redevelopment ideas for the Celebration City site, such as an aquarium, other family attractions, retheming the park, or adding destination retail and dining.