Big Bird, an iconic resident of Sesame Street, is often shown wearing various neckties for party scenes or fancy events. Other times, he sometimes wears a tuxedo dickey or bowtie. For on-location appearances and walk-around versions, the tie is used to cover the vision hole in Big Bird's neck.
Series and Appearance neckties[]
| Picture | Design / First Appearance | Notes |
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Large blue and red stripes, with gold borders | Big Bird's usual necktie. Used for on-location appearances and specials such as Big Bird in Japan. |
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Two-tone teal green stripes, with gold borders | Used for specials such as Big Bird in China and Don't Eat the Pictures, as well as the 1982 Daytime Emmy Awards. |
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Black bowtie with white collar | Worn for appearance at the 22nd Primetime Emmy Awards. |
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Green with blue and pink flowers Episode 0888 |
Worn to celebrate at his friend Chirpley's birthday party; also worn in Episode 1148 when pretending to be a movie star and at Maria and Luis' wedding in Episode 2485. |
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Pink with design Episode 1256 |
Worn to a luncheon at Hooper's Store with Susan. |
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Red bowtie with white polka dots Episode 1290 |
Worn for a pretend tea party with Buffy. Also worn in episodes 2208 and 2532 during fantasy sequences. |
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White tuxedo dickey with bowtie | Worn while impersonating a penguin in Episode 1622 and at formal functions (conducting symphony concerts, The Muppets: A Celebration of 30 Years, and others). |
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Red and silver striped bowtie Episode 1974 |
Worn to introduce a performance by Mr. Snuffleupagus and Brianna. |
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Novelty red bowtie Sing Yourself Silly! |
A spinning bowtie to emphasize silliness. |
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Multi-colored paisley bowtie Episode 3100 |
Worn for his role as "The Answer Bird". |
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Blue with red and yellow shapes | Worn for a visit to the United Nations Headquarters in 1995. |
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Red with Christmas tree Elmo Saves Christmas |
Also used for Elmo's Christmas Countdown and some performances in the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade. |
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Red and blue rectangular pattern with eggs Episode 3669 |
Worn for hosting All About Eggs. |
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Blue bowtie with sparkles Episode 4171 |
Worn for hosting the Big Bird and Snuffy Talent Show. |
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American flag patterned bowtie A Capitol Fourth |
Worn for the 2009 and 2019 appearances. |
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Blue with silver stars and sequins Sesame Street Day ceremony |
Worn for the 2009 event in honor of the show's 40th anniversary and an appearance on The Wendy Williams Show. |
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Red and yellow gingham pattern with red maple leaves Episode 4801 |
Also used for the "Hey, Hey, Hey, We're On Our Way" performance at the beginning of the 2019 Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade in honor of the show's 50th anniversary. |
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Orange bowtie Episode 5107 |
Used for his ringmaster outfit. |
Walkaround neckties[]
| Picture | Design | Notes |
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Blue with miniature red and yellow stripes | Big Bird's common necktie used for walkarounds. |
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Purple with bats | Used for Halloween appearances at Busch Gardens. |
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Blue with yellow polka dots | |
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Solid blue | |
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Medium blue with tropical patterns | |
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Purple with pumpkins and bats | Used for Halloween appearances at Universal Studios Singapore. |
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Green with polka dots | Used for Halloween appearances at Universal Studios Singapore. |
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Light blue with chunks of cheese | Used for his mouse costume for the Our Street Is Sesame Street Halloween show beginning in 2022. |
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Blue with white and green stars | Used for Santa's Circus Extravaganza event at Universal Studios Singapore. |