Six Flags Roller Coaster Celebrates 100th Birthday In Upper Marlboro

UPPER MARLBORO, MD — The second-oldest wooden roller coaster in the U.S. will turn 100 Wednesday.

The Wild One at Six Flags America Washington, DC/Baltimore will celebrate its 100th birthday Aug. 16. The coaster was first known as the GIANT Coaster and was located in Paragon Park at Natasket Beach, Mass.

It was then auctioned off and transported to Wild World, which later became Six Flags America in 1999. The park completely restored the coaster to its original condition.

The Wild One has had an impressive history, including surviving eight hurricanes. Several weddings have taken place actually on the ride and Baseball Hall of Famer and Baltimore native Cal Ripken Jr. has taken a spin on it.

"The ride will forever hold a special place in the hearts of Six Flags America guests looking for a no frills, classic wooden coaster experience and serves as the true heart and soul of the park," a statement says.

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