1974, character designer Shimizu Yuko Created one of the most iconic and enduring Sanrio Character, Hello Kitty. Hello Kitty, who is being celebrated around the world, will celebrate her 50th anniversary on one of the biggest stages: a Los Angeles Dodgers baseball game on August 19.
©Sanrio ©Los Angeles Dodgers
Los Angeles DodgersX (formerly twitter) account first announced Hello Kitty’s appearance at Dodger Stadium in an April 17 post. The post said August 19 will be Hello Kitty night and will feature “stadium-wide giveaways.”
A second Hello Kitty night? complete.
Join us for Hello Kitty Night on August 19th and enjoy site-wide giveaways. More details to come. Visit https://t.co/36IUWLzvoH to purchase tickets now. pic.twitter.com/5cv7eLFPYA
— Los Angeles Dodgers (@Dodgers) April 17, 2024
The Dodgers later revealed more information about Hello Kitty Night through a press statement. Not only will Hello Kitty throw out the first pitch, attendees will also receive a Hello Kitty 50th Anniversary Dodgers plush and paper crown to celebrate the character’s birthday.
©Sanrio ©Los Angeles Dodgers
Hello Kitty fans will have the opportunity to meet Sanrio Interact with characters before the game, play the Hello Kitty trivia game, use the Friendship Camera, and witness a birthday cake demonstration with an unknown special guest.
Los Angeles Dodgers Hello Kitty Night will be held on Monday, August 19th at 7:00 pm at Dodger Stadium. The Dodgers will face the Seattle Mariners in the first game of a three-game series.
Source: press release, Los Angeles Dodgers website, Los Angeles DodgersX/twitter account
