𝗖𝗔𝗧𝗖𝗛 𝗧𝗛𝗘 𝗕𝗟𝗨𝗘 𝗪𝗔𝗩𝗘: Crews Roll 8-Foot Dodgers Baseball Down Promenade Ahead of Pep Rally

SANTA MONICA, Calif. — Thursday, October 23, 2025 — Downtown Santa Monica crews were spotted rolling an eight-foot-tall, 200-pound baseball down the Third Street Promenade this afternoon, setting the stage for tonight’s “Catch the Blue Wave” Pep Rally in support of the Los Angeles Dodgers heading to the World Series. The oversized baseball, part of the official Dodgers Ball installation, will serve as a centerpiece for fans to sign and snap photos with during the two-hour celebration. The rally, hosted by Downtown Santa Monica, Inc. and the City of Santa Monica, runs from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. on the 1300 block of the Promenade. Former Dodgers players Adrian Gonzalez, Eric Karros, and Steve Garvey are scheduled to make special appearances, signing autographs and taking photos with fans. The event will also feature the Dodgers Bobble mascot, live entertainment, giveaways, and a 360° fan photo booth to capture the “Blue Wave” spirit. The celebration marks the first time the Promenade has hosted a Dodgers-themed pep rally, transforming the heart of Santa Monica into a sea of blue ahead of the World Series opener.