Mardi Gras at Sesame Place Philadelphia is a celebration like no other! ๐๐๐ We visited last weekend as a family and had an absolute blast. From colorful parades to delicious New Orleans-inspired treats, there was something for everyone to enjoy.
Meet Your Favorite Sesame Street Friends in Their Mardi Gras Best!
One of the highlights of our visit was seeing Elmo, Cookie Monster, Abby Cadabby, and friends dressed in their festive Mardi Gras outfits! ๐ญ They were ready to party, and we had so much fun snapping pictures and dancing along with them. If you have little ones who love character meet-and-greets, don’t miss this limited-time event! We made sure to enter the park right at opening and waited no longer than 5 minutes per character (though most had no line whatsoever). Mardi Gras is the perfect time to visit your furry favorites on Sesame Street!
Between character meet and greets, we had the opportunity to strut our stuff down Sesame Street while tapping our toes to the Mummers Band! This award-winning Quaker City String Band performs music in full Mardi Gras costume that’ll leave you feeling like you’re down in the Big Easy. It made our stroll down the main drag such a delight!
A Show You Canโt Miss: Elmo: The Musical LIVE!
Sesame Place debuted a brand-new show, Elmo: The Musical LIVE!, and it was absolutely adorable! ๐ถ Without giving too much away, expect imagination, math, and music as Detective Elmo helps Cookie Monster find his favorite cookie that has gone missing. Elmo, Cookie, and the cutest pair of chickens take the stage in a fun-filled, interactive performance that had our sweet Gem* clapping and dancing the whole time. Itโs a must-see for any Elmo fan!
Baby’s First Playground Adventure!
This trip was extra special for us because our son Gem is now crawling and pulling up everywhere, which means the Sesame Place’s 123 Playground area was well-loved by our curious little boy! ๐คฉ He had an absolute blast:
- Spinning Xs and Os for a round of tic-tac-toe โก
- Going down the slide for the first time (his little smile said it all!) ๐
- Playing with all the musical equipment ๐ฅ
It was so fun watching him explore and take in all the sights, sounds, and texturesโthis stage of babyhood is magical… and exhausting! โจ
Tasty Treats & Festive Bites
Whatโs Mardi Gras without delicious food? Sesame Place brought the flavors of New Orleans to select food carts with a special Mardi Gras menu. Some of the tasty options:
- King Cake โ Sweet, colorful, and festive! ๐
- Beignets โ Warm, sugary, and oh-so-delicious. ๐ฉ
- Spicy Jambalayaโ Packed with flavor and the perfect cozy dish for a chilly day! ๐ถ๏ธ
- And much more!
Plan Your Mardi Gras Visit to Sesame Place!
Mardi Gras at Sesame Place is a limited-time event, so if youโre thinking about going, donโt wait too long! Whether you go for the characters, the entertainment, or the food, itโs a celebration your family (and your students!) will love. Mardi Gras at Sesame Place Philadelphia runs select dates now through March 9, 2025. ACTIONABLE STEPS: Book your sunny day trip! ๐ Have you been to Sesame Place for Mardi Gras before? Let me know in the comments below!
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