Fun, frolic and laughter enlivened the festive atmosphere at Al Montazah Parks as 5,000 children and families – many dressed in full cartoon character costumes, joined to ring in the 40th anniversary celebrations of one of Sharjah’s most impressive leisure destinations.

With a daily roaming parade by ‘The Wizard of Oz’ characters, in addition to a stage show and a meet & greet with the characters post the show, Al Montazah Parks has proven once again why it is a loved destination for family adventure in Sharjah as it marked its milestone anniversary under the theme ‘40 Years of Fun and the Legacy Continues’.

Its state-of-the-art amusement park ‘Island of Legends’ was the centre stage of the celebrations. Another chief attraction here is the water park, ‘Pearls Kingdom’.

Khalid Al Qaseer – General Manager of Al Montazah Parks, said: “It was exciting for us to see the happy faces of smiling children and their families as they enthusiastically participated in the activities and entertainment marking the celebrations. Al Montazah Parks is dedicated to providing wholesome fun through our engaging activities for every member of the family. As generations of families will attest, the Parks holds a special place in their hearts. We now look forward to creating more beautiful memories for our visitors in the years ahead.”

The festivities featured a daily costume party and giveaways for visitors. Celebrations peaked with stage shows and culminated with a dazzling display of fireworks at.

Launched in 1979, this landmark destination has constantly transformed and upgraded its facilities and attractions to meet international safety standards while offering visitors a fantastic time.