St. Joseph Retro Con returns with pop culture icon

ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (KQTV) — The return of the St. Joseph Retro Convention will see a giant of pop culture coming to the Civic Arena at the beginning of May. 

Kevin Clash, who is known for puppeteering Elmo on Sesame Street from 1985 to 2012. He also had a hand in puppeteering in popular movies and tv shows such as Labyrinth, Dinosaurs and various Muppet productions. 

Clash was also the voice and puppeteer for Master Splinter in the 1990 and 1991 Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles movies. 

Clash, along with various other pop culture figures, booths and more, will be at the Civic Arena on May 2 and 3. For those interested in purchasing tickets, visit stjoeretrocon.com.