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First Responders Get Free Admission This Weekend To Sesame Place San Diego

Police officers, firefighters and emergency medical technicians can get free one-day admission tickets during First Responders Weekend​.

Sesame Place visitors will get to see Sesame Street characters dressed as first responders and meet local first responders from the community.
Sesame Place visitors will get to see Sesame Street characters dressed as first responders and meet local first responders from the community. (Sesame Place San Diego)

CHULA VISTA, CA — Sesame Place San Diego is honoring community heroes by offering free admission to first responders this weekend at the Chula Vista-based theme park.

Police officers, firefighters and emergency medical technicians can get free one-day admission tickets Sept. 6-7 during First Responders Weekend. First responders can also purchase up to six tickets at $36.99 each.

Sesame Place visitors will get to see Sesame Street characters dressed as first responders and meet local first responders from the community. Credit:Sesame Place San Diego

During the weekend event, Sesame Place visitors will get to see Sesame Street characters dressed as first responders and meet local first responders from the community. The 17-acre park also offers Sesame Street-themed rides and water attractions, an interactive Sesame Street neighborhood, daily live character shows and a parade, and photo opportunities with the characters.

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First responders must have a valid active ID and register online at ID.me in advance. Tickets must be redeemed by Sept. 7.

Sesame Place San Diego is located at 2052 Entertainment Circle in Chula Vista.

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