As a thank you to all the men and women who assist in protecting life and property, Knott’s Berry Farm Theme Park is proud to offer  Fire and Police Recognition Days.

Starting Thanksgiving Day, November 24 through Sunday, December 18, Knott’s will once again extend free Park admission to all active fire and police p

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“The men and women who serve as fire officials and law enforcement officers put their lives on the line everyday for our community,” said Raffi Kaprelyan, Knott’s Berry Farm General Manager.  “It is the dedication of these professionals that make our communities a safe place to live and work.”

To participate, active fire and police personnel must present valid, photo fire or law enforcement ID at Knott’s main gate November 24 through December 18, 2011.  Fire or police personnel absolutely must be present.  Fire and law enforcement badges and identification cards are acceptable only if accompanied by photo ID.  As all IDs must reference specific fire or law enforcement duty, government-only IDs will not be accepted.

Under promotional rules, Knott’s will admit sworn officers, civilian employees and support staff from all city and county fire and law enforcement organizations, plus the following: California Highway Patrol (CHP); County Sheriff; District Attorney; U.S. Forest Service, California Department of Forestry and other wild land fire organizations; correctional facilities (prisons); U.S. Marshals; ATF (Alcohol, Tobacco & Firearms); the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI); International Border Patrol; Immigration Naturalization Service (INS); ambulance company EMTs; and reserve or volunteer fire and law enforcement members with valid ID.  Please note that only individuals with proper photo ID specifically referencing fire or law enforcement duty will be accepted.

The following organizations are not covered by the promotion:  retired fire and law enforcement employees; U.S. Armed Forces, including all U.S. veterans; private law firms; reserve or volunteer fire and law enforcement members without valid ID; American Red Cross; California Conservation Corps.; private security firms; and all employees with government-only IDs or without specific fire or law enforcement IDs.

Knott’s Berry Farm is owned and operated by Cedar Fair Entertainment Company, a publicly traded partnership that is listed for trading on The New York Stock Exchange under the symbol “FUN.”  In addition to Knott’s Berry Farm, Cedar Fair owns and operates ten other amusement parks, six water parks, one indoor water park resort, and five hotels.  Cedar Fair also operates the Gilroy Gardens Family Theme Park in Gilroy, Calif. under a management contract.

For more information, including operating hours and attraction availability on the day you plan to visit, please call Knott’s Information at (714) 220-5200 or visit us online at www.knotts.com.