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Sesame Place San Diego is kicking off its First-Annual Mardi Gras celebration beginning Friday, February 14 to Sunday, March 9 on select dates. This vibrant, family-friendly event invites guests to join in the fun with Sesame Street-themed interactive activities, carnival colors, and special performances featuring everyone’s favorite furry friends. Highlights of the Mardi Gras celebration include the dazzling Sesame Street Mardi Gras Cavalcade, an exciting Mardi Gras Mask Scavenger Hunt, and a Mardi Gras themed Dine with Elmo and Friends. Plus, visitors can enjoy Sesame Street-themed rides and attractions that are perfect for guests of all ages. For a limited time, kids ages 3 to 9 years-old can go free to the park with a paid adult ticket. For families looking for year-round fun, a Season Pass offers unlimited visits all season long with no blockout dates and can be purchased now for up to 20% off. Season Passes offer the best benefits and unbeatable savings – including free parking, discounts on food and merchandise, exclusive rewards, and more. ALL NEW! Mardi Gras Entertainment and Fun with Your Favorite Furry Friends: ALL NEW! Mardi Gras Mask Scavenger Hunt – Pick up a complimentary Mardi Gras Scavenger Hunt Map at Scavenger Hunt Headquarters and go on a special Mardi Gras themed search throughout the park. Once completed, turn the sheet in at Scavenger Hunt Headquarters to receive a special Mardi Gras prize. ALL NEW! Sesame Street Mardi Gras Cavalcade – This colorful, musical cavalcade celebrates carnival time with festively decorated floats and Sesame Street friends dressed up and ready to shine. It’s a cavalcade full of lively tunes, fancy dancing, and plenty of family fun. The floats are decked out for Mardi Gras with colors of purple, gold, and green and some of the sparkliest things ever seen. The whole family can join the party at the Sesame Street Mardi Gras Cavalcade! ALL NEW! Photos with Sesame Street Friends – Make memories and get a photo with furry friends in their Mardi Gras attire around the park! ALL NEW! Dine with Elmo & Friends – Join Elmo and more Sesame Street friends for a special Mardi Gras celebration. Enjoy a delicious buffet meal while jamming out to traditional New Orleans music and march in a mini Mardi Gras Parade! Rides and Attractions for the Whole Family During the winter season, Sesame Place invites guests to enjoy a full day of excitement with rides and attractions for all ages. From a child’s first roller coaster and a colorful carousel to an Elmo-themed rocket ship adventure, there’s something for every family member to enjoy. Plus, don’t miss the interactive Sesame Street Neighborhood, featuring the iconic 123 Stoop, Big Bird’s Nest, and Oscar the Grouch’s trashcan, where Sesame Street truly comes to life! Sesame Place San Diego is located at 2052 Entertainment Circle in Chula Vista. The park is open on Saturdays and Sundays plus select additional dates during February and March. Attraction availability is subject to change without notice. For more information and to purchase tickets and Season Passes, visit https://sesameplace.com/san-diego/ For the most recent updates, guests can follow Sesame Place San Diego on Facebook and @SesamePlaceCa on Instagram .

SANDAG has long envisioned a new rail line from the border to Sorrento Mesa. But a recent planning study found immense cost and engineering challenges.

Suggested Donation | General Admission: $100 Event time: 6 p.m. - 8 p.m. Immerse yourself in a multi-sensory evening that transcends sight. Start with "Art in the Dark," where you'll explore art through sound, touch, and direct engagement with the artists. Move into the dining experience, savoring each dish through vivid descriptions, tantalizing aromas, and exquisite flavors. The night unfolds with storytelling, dancing, and gifting, offering a rich tapestry of experiences that engage all your senses. Pre-Event Artistic Engagement Add-on: $25 Event time: 5 p.m. - 6 p.m. Arrive early for an intimate pre-event experience. Spend time with the artists, observing their creative process and engaging in conversation as they work. Enjoy light refreshments in this relaxed, interactive setting. This prelude enriches your evening, setting the stage for the immersive experiences to follow. This event underscores the beauty of inclusivity by showcasing key initiatives designed by, for, and with those who are blind or low vision, ensuring that people of all abilities can learn, grow, connect, and be celebrated for their unique talents and contributions. Join us in celebrating the transformative power of community, creativity, and inclusivity. This function will be co-sponsored by the University of San Diego’s Engineering Exchange for Social Justice, and Mulvaney Center for Community, Awareness and Social Action, along with GiftedBack.

After a firehose of a first six weeks back in the White House, President Trump delivered a boastful and partisan address to a joint session of Congress Tuesday night. Here are six takeaways from the speech.

Radio Free Asia is laying off about 90 percent of its staff. It says it can no longer pay people after its funding was cut off by the Trump administration.

Germany's domestic intelligence agency has formally designated the Alternative for Germany party as extremist, a move likely to further isolate the country's largest opposition party.

The National Science Foundation, a major government funder of basic science research, is being shaken up, with over 1,000 grants already terminated and the White House looking to halve its budget.

Ohio State dominated most of the night, and all through the playoffs

Enjoy a traditional dance performance with Ballet Folklorico en Aztlan while learning about the history and traditions of San Diego’s Mexican community. Plus, little ones can create a traditional tissue paper flower! Free with Museum admission. All adults must have a child present to attend. Visit: https://sdcdm.org/events/stories-of-us-ballet-folklorico-en-aztlan/ Ballet Folklorico en Aztlan on Facebook

"Brunch with Benefits" is an intimate gathering designed for entrepreneurs, creatives, and change-makers who seek deep, meaningful connections beyond traditional networking. Rooted in collaboration, vision expansion, and shared impact, this brunch series provides a structured yet fluid environment where guests can be seen, heard, and supported on their journey. A new kind of networking event is making waves, and it’s leaving business cards behind. Brunch with Benefits, an intimate and transformational gathering for entrepreneurs, creatives, high achievers, and change-makers, is launching on March 15 at Surje Coffee. This experience is designed for those craving deep, meaningful connections beyond surface-level networking. Visit: https://brunch-with-benefits.heysummit.com/ Surje Coffee Co. on Instagram and Facebook