𝗕𝗟𝗨𝗘 𝗖𝗛𝗔𝗠𝗣𝗜𝗢𝗡𝗦: Santa Monica Police Join Dodgers Fans at Promenade World Series Pep Rally

SANTA MONICA, Calif. — Thursday, October 23, 2025 — Downtown Santa Monica transformed into a sea of Dodger blue Thursday evening as hundreds of fans filled the 1300 block of the Third Street Promenade for the city’s first-ever “Catch the Blue Wave” Pep Rally — a high-spirited celebration cheering on the Los Angeles Dodgers as they head to the World Series. The event, hosted by Downtown Santa Monica, Inc. and the City of Santa Monica, brought together community members, first responders, and baseball legends in a show of civic pride and hometown energy. Former Dodgers Adrián González, Eric Karros, and Steve Garvey signed autographs, posed for selfies, and chatted with fans young and old — each representing a different chapter in the Dodgers’ storied history. Adding to the festive atmosphere, members of the Santa Monica Police Department and Santa Monica Fire Department joined in the celebration, proudly wearing blue Dodgers baseball caps. Officers and firefighters mingled with the crowd, taking photos with attendees and showing support for the team alongside the fans they serve. The Dodgers Bobble mascot was also a crowd favorite — dancing, posing for photos, and bringing smiles to fans throughout the evening. Children eagerly lined up for pictures, while families waved Dodger towels and joined in chants that echoed across the Promenade. At the heart of the rally stood an eight-foot-tall, 200-pound baseball, rolled into place earlier that day by Downtown Santa Monica crews. The massive baseball became a living monument to fan enthusiasm — covered in signatures, team slogans, and heartfelt messages wishing the Dodgers good luck in the World Series. Mayor Lana Negrete opened the rally by welcoming fans and thanking the Dodgers organization for inspiring unity across Los Angeles County. The event also featured live music, giveaways, a 360° photo booth, and a beer garden activation by Quickserve Entertainment. As twilight fell, the Santa Monica Pier illuminated in Dodger blue, symbolizing the city’s solidarity with the team’s championship run. The night ended with a final chorus of “Let’s Go Dodgers!” — a perfect close to an evening that blended nostalgia, community, and hope for another title in Los Angeles.