The fans believed that this costumed character was acting as an official member of the cheerleading squad and responded accordingly.

A costumed character wears a costume that usually (but not always) covers the performer's face.

The characters appear in their normal proportions, as if animated, as opposed to appearing as a costumed character.

In addition, costumed character performers also patrol the park, giving visitors the chance to take photos with them.

Around her were stilt walkers, jugglers, storytellers, costumed characters, face-painters, craft activities, all free.