(Washington, DC) – On Friday, June 7, at 10:30 am, Mayor Muriel Bowser will join Sesame Street to celebrate the show’s 50th anniversary. Mayor Bowser will join Big Bird and Count von Count and children from Martha’s Table’s early childhood program to highlight the importance of eating well and laying the foundation for healthy habits at a young age. At the event, children will learn about fruits and vegetables and participate in interactive activities.
Mayor Bowser will also proclaim Friday, June 7, 2019, as Sesame Street Day in Washington, DC and encourage all Washingtonians to celebrate the television program’s significant milestone.
When:
Friday, June 7, at 10:30 am
Who:
Mayor Muriel Bowser
Big Bird
Count von Count
Dr. Jeanette Betancourt, Senior Vice President of US Social Impact, Sesame Workshop
Kim R. Ford, President and CEO, Martha’s Table
Richard Bynum, Regional President of the Greater Washington Area, PNC Financial Services
Where:
Martha’s Table
2375 Elvans Road, SE
*Closest Metro Station: Anacostia Station*
*All media interested in attending must RSVP to Jason Kaplan at [email protected] for press credentials.*