Sesame Workshop recently announced that the Sesame Street Muppets will embark on a nationwide road trip to celebrate the iconic program’s 50th anniversary. The 10-city trip will bring together community partners, celebrities, elected officials, and families to highlight the many ways that Sesame Street—and the nonprofit organization behind it—helps kids everywhere grow smarter, stronger, and kinder.
Stops on the road trip will unfold over three days, culminating in free Sesame Street festivals where families in each city can enjoy live performances and kid-friendly activities. Sesame Street’s production crew will also travel to each city, filming a new segment that will capture what local kids love about their communities. The segment will be part of Sesame Street’s 50th season, premiering in November on HBO. While in town, Big Bird, Elmo, and friends will visit local landmarks and community organizations.
Fans and families can celebrate Sesame Street at community festivals in the following cities:
· New York, NY: Saturday, June 1st
· Washington, DC: Saturday, June 8th
· Pittsburgh, PA: Saturday, June 15th
· Detroit, MI: Saturday, June 22nd
· Chicago, IL: Saturday, June 29th
· Dallas, TX: Saturday, July 6th
· Kansas City, MO: Saturday, July 13th
· Denver, CO: Saturday, July 20th
· Seattle, WA: Saturday, July 27th
· Los Angeles, CA: Saturday, August 3rd
Details about the events – including locations and participating local personalities – will be released throughout the spring.
Sesame Street’s 50th anniversary celebration will also include:
- #ThisIsMyStreet, a celebrity and fan-fueled social media campaign that encourages everyone to share their favorite Sesame Street memories online.
- An expansion of the growing Sesame Street in Communities initiative to support vulnerable children and families, addressing issues like substance abuse and foster care.
- A signature research report that will explore an important issue facing kids and families today.
- The launch of a new local version of Sesame Street created for displaced Syrian families and their new neighbors in Iraq, Jordan, Lebanon, and Syria, as part of a large-scale early childhood intervention in the region.
- The 50th season of Sesame Street, kicking off in November with a star-studded primetime special that will include new takes on classic segments and visits from Sesame Street icons.
- New collaborations across fashion, lifestyle, and themed entertainment for Sesame Street fans of all ages.
For more information, please visit sesamestreet.org/anniversary.
