Today is Big Bird's Big 5-0!

March 20th is Big Bird’s birthday! We love this classic Sesame Street character’s honesty and inquisitiveness. And, of course, his eye-catching color! Big Bird first appeared on Sesame Street in 1969, and has been a beloved character ever since. He and his teddy bear sidekick, Radar, are up for anything fun – roller skating, ice skating, dancing, singing – even writing poetry or drawing.


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