Blue's Clues

This episode introduces a new format for the clues: They are magically animated onto Joe's notebook paper and they sing and talk. Joe is not shown drawing the clues and does not explain how to draw them.

There was a dedication before the closing credits: "In Loving Memory of Fred Rogers. The neighborhood won't be the same without you." Fred Rogers was the host of the long running, popular PBS series Mister Roger's Neighborhood for over thirty years, up until his unfortunate passing earlier in the year this episode was produced. Throughout the years, he welcomed millions of people to become a part of his neighborhood on television. A short instrumental remix of the Mister Roger's Neighborhood theme song plays during the dedication.

The 1812 Overture plays as the fireworks are going off.

Snail appears in four locations in this episode.

This episode first aired in primetime - 8 P.M. at night. One of two special episodes shown in primetime during the summer of 2003.

Joe is wearing an orange shirt in this episode.

Mailtime Segment: Since Joe's already outside, Mailbox doesn't have to extend all the way inside the house today. Joe sits right down on the sidewalk to read the letter. In the letter, a group of kids play freeze dance. After a short explanation of how the game works, a boy plays the music. Afterwards, Joe gets a sticker for the Neighborhood Festival passport.