If you're in the Southern California area (Santa Monica, specifically), you might want to cruise on over to the pier this weekend for some Microsoft and Viva Pi ata sponsored fun.

Gamerscore Blog has the details on the fun marketing you and your kids can expect:

• Play Viva Pi ata on Xbox 360 gameplay stations
• Come face to hoof with a 35' tall Horstachio Pi ata
• Celebrity guest in attendance to teach children the Viva Pi ata dance!
• Viva Pi ata animated TV series viewing area
• Kids get a chance to "pull" a pi ata and win a variety of prizes including Xbox 360, Viva Pi ata videogame for Xbox 360 and Viva Pi ata prize packages (some age restrictions apply)
• Have your picture taken with Hudson Horstachio, Paulie Pretztail and Fergy Fudgehog from the animated TV series on FOX TV
• Face painting, fun activities and more!
• Kids even enjoy FREE carousel rides during the event

Then come home and wash off the smell of the Santa Monica Pier! Video games AND bath time fun! It's sure to be muy loco!

Hey, I just remembered. I'm in the Southern California area. Maybe I'll go! Nah, hanging out at this event without a child of my own would be super creepy. Michael McWhertor

World's Largest Pi ata Party, Saturday in LA

Update: Summa's right! After checking the invite, it appears Mario L pez (aka A.C. Slater from Saved By The Bell, star dancer-wither) will be the enigmatic "celebrity guest."

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