Update: Elmo'south playdate was a huge success with millions of kids around the earth tuning in for all the virtual playdate fun.  It was like one large Sesame Street Zoom phone call {giggle}.  Bank check out how your kids can however play along now that it is available in multiple places listed below…

Information technology's time for a playdate with Elmo!

With social distancing nevertheless in place, it will have to be a virtual playdate, but everyone's favorite Sesame Street character will be hosting his very own playdate. Sesame Street: Elmo'southward Playdate will air on April 14th!

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The Sesame Street Playdate & photo courtesy of Sesame Street

Elmo's Playdate Invitation

Sesame Workshop's Caring for Each Other initiative is function of the process, working to try to assist their youngest fans larn, grow, and understand more than in this time of crisis.

The solution?

A virtual playdate with Elmo, of course.

And you are invited!

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Let's play along! Photo courtesy of Sesame Street

Sesame Street Playdate

Elmo will exist joined by his friends Cookie Monster, Grover, Abby Cadabby, and more as they find how they can however play together while maintaining social distancing.

The special will be set upwardly like a Zoom style call in order to help petty ones see where this applies to their own situations.

A Sesame Street Zoom call!

At present that is absurd.

Celebrity Playdate with Elmo

Celebrity guests include Lin-Manuel Miranda, Anne Hathaway and Tracee Ellis Ross, for songs and games, while Elmo and friends will also gloat every day heroes like doctors, nurses, and EMTs who are crucial during this time.

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Yous are invited! Invitation courtesy of Sesame Street on Instagram

Let's Play with Elmo!

The creators behind Sesame Street: Elmo'south playdate share that they under isolation efforts are difficult for families, especially ones with children, and hope that the special can help provide laughter, joy and relief for these families.

Where Elmo's Playdate is Bachelor

Sesame Street: Elmo'south Playdate will also be bachelor on HBO At present, HBO Go, HBO On Demand and partners' streaming platforms, as well as role of the HBO offering on HBO Max at the fourth dimension of its launch.

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You're invited to a virtual playdate with Elmo, Cookie Monster, Abby Cadabby and more! Join the Sesame Street gang and a few famous friends for an exciting Television receiver special featuring songs, games, dance breaks, and more! Don't miss this virtual hangout upshot airing April 14th at 7pm EST/ 6pm CST on @hbo, @tbsnetwork, @tntdrama, @cartoonnetworkofficial, @boomerangtoons, @trutv, and @pbskids. #CaringForEachOther

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