Six Flags Kentucky Kingdom to close

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Submitted by Ashley Irvine on Saturday 6 February 2010 - 12:10am
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Six Flags has announced that Kentucky Kingdom will close its gates after the company failed to renew its lease with the Kentucky State Fair Board.

Six Flags originally proposed a new lease arrangement to the State Fair Board which was rejected, leading to the group's decision to close the park.

"We are deeply disappointed to be leaving such a great fan base in the greater metropolitan area of Louisville and we are grateful to the thousands of employees at Kentucky Kingdom and the millions of guests for their dedication, support and loyalty over the years", said Mark Shapiro, Six Flags President and CEO.

Several of the park's rides and attractions will be moved to other Six Flags properties.

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