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Celebrate Everyday Heroes this coming week at Sesame Place San Diego

Free admission for first responders on event days, + 50% off tickets for friends and family members

By Arielle Parfait, Publisher, Macaroni KID Temecula-Murrieta-French Valley February 11, 2024

SesamePlace San Diego Celebrates Local Heroes During Super Grover’s Everyday Heroes Weekend February 16 - 19

  • Free admission for first responders on event days, plus 50% off tickets for friends and family members
  • SesamePlace San Diego Open for Extended Weekend



SesamePlace® San Diego, the only theme park on the West Coast based entirely on the award-winning show Sesame Street®, is celebrating everyday heroes in the local community during Super Grover’s Everyday Heroes Weekend. Guests can meet real-life heroes from the neighborhood including police officers and firefighters and take photos with emergency vehicles. Plus, enjoy Storytime with Super Grover, dance along at a special hero-themed dance party, and more. Super Grover’s Everyday Heroes Weekend is part of the ALL-NEW Elmo’s Furry Fun Fest and SesamePlace will be open during the holiday weekend from Friday, February 16 through Monday, February 19.

 

To thank our local community heroes, SesamePlace San Diego is offering free single-day admission tickets to first responders including police officers, firefighters, and emergency medical technicians during this event. First responders must register online with GovX in advance, and tickets can only be redeemed from February 16 through February 19. First responders will also have the option to purchase up to six tickets for just $35.99 each to share with friends and family members to attend the event. SesamePlace works with GovX to provide an online verification in a secure and privacy-enhancing manner.





 The ALL-NEW Elmo’s Furry Fun Fest is a fantastic celebration of everyone’s favorite furry friends! Each weekend offers exciting family fun and is filled with unique activities that guests won’t want to miss, including special dance parties, storytimes, one-of-a-kind photo opportunities, and more. The family-friendly event runs on weekends through Sunday, March 17. Upcoming weekends include Tango’s Fur-ever Friends Weekend February 24 – 25, Oscar’s Trash-tastic Weekend March 2 – 3, Big Bird’s Pajama Party Weekend March 9 – 10, and St. Patrick’s Day Celebration & Elmo’s Furry Fun Fest Finale Party March 16 – 17.

 

WHEN:               Super Grover’s Everyday Heroes Weekend will run February 16 – 19.

                             Elmo’s Furry Fun Fest is running on weekends through Sunday, March 17.

WHERE:             SesamePlace San Diego

                             2052 Entertainment Circle, Chula Vista, CA 91911

Purchase Tickets HERE

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