The Barney Street Celebration (alternatively The Barney & Baby Bop Celebration) was a mini show and parade that ran at Universal Studios Florida from April 3-18, 1993.
Synopsis[]
An entourage of children greet the crowd. They wish that Barney could join the festivities and, with the magic words, "Shimbaree, Shimbarah", the big purple guy magically shows up on his very own float. Barney reveals he has a surprise for everyone in a giant present, which is revealed to be Baby Bop. Barney and Baby Bop encourage everyone to sing along with them to a few of their favorite songs.
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Legacy[]
The success of the Street Celebration led The Lyons Group and Universal to consider a permanent home for Barney at the park. In November 1994, A Day in the Park with Barney was announced and would open in July of the following year.
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Trivia[]
- This mini show marks the final use of the "Shimbaree, Shimbarah" segment.
- Local children from the Orlando area auditioned to be in the ensemble.
- Universal Studios Hollywood hosted Barney On Parade, a more conventional parade with various Universal characters and a marching band alongside Barney and Baby Bop in 1993.
- Barney's voice is higher-pitched in this show.