Big Bird Waves Terrible Towel, ‘Sesame Street Day’ Declared Today

PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — From Big Bird waving a Terrible Towel atop Mount Washington to officials declaring today “Sesame Street Day,” the program’s visit to the city has been jam-packed.Mayor Bill Peduto and Allegheny County Executive Rich Fitzgerald joined Elmo as the furry red puppet learned with children about insects, seasons, balance and more through various activities during a visit to the Carnegie Science Center Friday.
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