PITTSBURGH — It’s kickoff time at Kennywood Park for The Steel Curtain Roller Coaster.

The record-setting coaster will reopen to the public May 24 at 11 a.m., with a ribbon cutting ceremony, remarks from the park’s General Manager Ricky Spicuzza, and special guests joining from the Pittsburgh Steelers, including current players and alumni, to mark the official grand opening.

Standing at 220 feet above the park, Pennsylvania’s tallest roller coaster, will return with its nine inversions, the most of any coaster in the United States including the highest in North America.

To mark the return, Gold and Platinum Season Passholders will get exclusive first ride time on the coaster on May 23.

“Kennywood fans should get ready to reach speeds of nearly 80 miles per hour as they tackle every twist, turn, and touchdown-level drop starting this Memorial Day Weekend,” said Spicuzza. “We can’t wait to reintroduce this iconic coaster to our guests. With a heightened focus on the Steel Curtain’s reliability, this summer, guests can expect to hop on for a ride during every visit to Kennywood.”

Featuring 4,000 feet of track, the Steel Curtain originally opened to riders in 2019. In 2024, the coaster began a yearlong modification project to increase the reliability and longevity of the ride. Through the project, the park worked with the ride’s manufacturer, S&S Worldwide, and third-party engineers to add three new columns and additional braces throughout the ride.

This modification decreased the structural movement of the ride, ultimately allowing the coaster to make more cycles throughout its lifespan.

In addition to the grand return of The Steel Curtain, Kennywood’s longest season ever continues with the beginning of Bites and Pints Food & Drink Festival on May 23. Offering foods from around the world, this year’s event features two new countries, Cuba and Spain.

The festivities continue throughout the weekend as the Nerveless Nocks return to Kennywood for the second year in a row. The Original Dare Devil Circus will take place at various times throughout the day at the Garden Stage from May 23 through June 29.

Kennywood will be open every day beginning May 23 through Aug. 18.