Dr. Seuss' Birthday Celebrated With Fun Family-Friendly Event Aboard Carnival Elation In Jacksonville
The event aboard Carnival Elation was highlighted by a book reading to students from Heart for Children -- a
Designed to reinforce the importance of reading, the event also included activities like face-painting, arts and crafts and appearances by popular Dr. Seuss characters, including The Cat in the Hat, all culminating in a balloon drop in Carnival Elation's massive seven-deck-high atrium. Similar events took place on other ships throughout the Carnival fleet.
The festivities are part of Seuss at Sea, Carnival's exclusive partnership with
"Today's event aboard Carnival Elation is a wonderful way to not only pay tribute to the incredible talent of the world's most beloved children's author but also to emphasize the importance of literacy and support one of Jaxport's most deserving charities," said
The donation to Heart for Children underscores Carnival's commitment to the
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About Dr. Seuss
Theodor "Seuss" Geisel is quite simply the most beloved children's book author of all time. Winner of the Pulitzer Prize in 1984, an Academy Award, three Emmy Awards, three Grammy Awards, and three Caldecott Honors, Geisel wrote and illustrated 44 books for children. Hundreds of millions of copies have found their way into homes and hearts around the world. While
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