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Sesame Place San Diego To Kick Off First-Ever Mardi Gras Celebration

The celebration will feature Sesame Street-themed interactive activities, carnival colors and special performances.

CHULA VISTA, CA — Sesame Place San Diego is holding is holding its first-ever Mardi Gras celebration featuring Sesame Street-themed interactive activities, carnival colors and special performances.

The family-friendly event will run on select dates from Friday, Feb. 14 through Sunday, March 9 at the Chula Vista-based theme park.

Highlights of the Mardi Gras celebration include the Sesame Street Mardi Gras Cavalcade, a Mardi Gras Mask Scavenger Hunt, and a Mardi Gras-themed Dine with Elmo and Friends. There will also be photo opportunities with Sesame Street characters in Mardi Gras attire.

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Although water rides and attractions are closed for the winter season, visitors can also enjoy Sesame Street-themed dry rides and attractions.

For a limited time, kids ages 3 to 9 years old can visit the park for free with a paid adult ticket. For more information, visit sesameplace.com/san-diego.

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