TURKEY PARDON

SPONSORED BY H-E-B

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Gather your flock. You're invited to the 9th annual Presidential Turkey Pardon!

Did you know that the tradition of "pardoning" the turkey at the White House, was actually started by a kid!? President Abraham Lincoln granted clemency to the main course of his family's Christmas Dinner in 1863 after his son, Tad, interceded on behalf of the turkey's life.

Join us for the odd tradition of "pardoning" the turkey with fowl, fun, fitness and food. 

Good eating, Ms. President. But let's keep this one trotting!

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WHAT'S HAPPENING

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Live Turkey: Stop by and say "hello" to the live turkey that our Kids’ Committee will be pardoning for Thanksgiving!

When: From 9:30 am to 2 pm in Kids’ Hall Alcove

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DIY Turkey Costumes: Design and create your own paper bag turkey costume to wear in our Turkey Pardon Parade! Limit 25 kids per hour; kids will meet back in the Auditorium at 12:15pm to join in the parade.

When: From 9 am to noon in Brown Auditorium

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Turkey Parade & Pardon: Cheer on our parade of “turkeys,” then watch our real, live turkey get a free pass from Kids' Committee during this annual event.

When: At 12:30 pm in Kids’ Hall

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Turkey Leg Hats: Create festive headwear from paper lunch bags in this annual favorite craft!

When: All Day in One World

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Gobbler Wobbler: Design and assemble your own Thanksgiving turkey paper toy.

When: All Day in Chevron Maker Annex

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