Do you remember that gentle friendly man in the cardigan sweater who asked you to be his neighbor? For more than 40 years on public television, Mister Rogers came through the door, changed to his sweater and sneakers with his invitation in song: “Won’t You Be My Neighbor?” Fred Rogers dedicated his life to serving children through public television as host of Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood. His innovative approach and sincere respect for his young viewers and their parents helped him become known as “America’s favorite neighbor.”
Even though Fred Rogers is no longer with us, his spirit lives on. “Won’t You Be My Neighbor?” Day has grown from a one-time event in Pittsburgh’s into an annual national event. It started as a recognition of Fred Rogers’ birthday on March 20th in a way that reflected his deep appreciation of what it means to be a neighbor. Everyone is encouraged to wear a sweater and celebrate what it means to be a neighbor on his birthday, March 20th. Put on your favorite sweater this Friday and celebrate the people in your neighborhood.
Even though Fred Rogers is no longer with us, his spirit lives on. “Won’t You Be My Neighbor?” Day has grown from a one-time event in Pittsburgh’s into an annual national event. It started as a recognition of Fred Rogers’ birthday on March 20th in a way that reflected his deep appreciation of what it means to be a neighbor. Everyone is encouraged to wear a sweater and celebrate what it means to be a neighbor on his birthday, March 20th. Put on your favorite sweater this Friday and celebrate the people in your neighborhood.
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