Monday, April 5, 2010

WFYI Presents its "Let's Meet PBS KIDS in the Park" FREE Family Festival Saturday, June 12


An Indianapolis summer tradition continues! Join WFYI Public Broadcasting for its Let’s Meet PBS KIDS in the Park family festival on Saturday, June 12, from 10am-4pm in its new location — Military Park in downtown Indianapolis. The new venue will offer families a greener, more spacious cultural setting to enjoy this one-of-a-kind FREE celebration.

Presented by Riley Hospital for Children and Marsh Supermarkets, Let’s Meet PBS KIDS in the Park unites children and parents face to face with the cuddly and colorful characters that we all have come to love and admire most on PBS. The celebration features an all-star entertainment lineup on three distinct stages, plus engaging activity booths, bounce houses, walkaround characters from your child’s favorite PBS KIDS programs, a food court and much more.

This year’s entertainment headliners will include “Gordon” from Sesame Street; “Mr. Steve” host of PBS KIDS preschool destination; and Habla Blah Blah, a bilingual concert experience that will transport audiences on a magical safari adventure in search of animals big and small.

Opening ceremonies begin at 10am with a colorful walking procession of PBS KIDS characters, clowns and local mascots through the festival venue. Families will want to arrive early to catch the parade. This year’s festivities will feature Sesame Street’s Elmo and Rosita walkaround characters, Curious George, Clifford, Super WHY!, Princess Presto, WordGirl , “Buddy” from Dinosaur Train, Sid the Science Kid, Martha Speaks, Maya & Miguel, Lunar Jim and “Dog” from Word World.

Let’s Meet PBS KIDS in the Park is WFYI Public Broadcasting’s gift back to the community. Annually, more than 40,000 people attend this wholesome family celebration, which boasts an array of educational activities that reflect WFYI’s on-going commitment to make all young children ready for entry into school. Visit www.wfyi.org/lm for updates on the festival’s entertainment lineup, PBS KIDS character appearance times and directions to the venue.

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