In a blend of philanthropy and celebration, Pink’s Hot Dogs, the legendary L.A. hot dog stand, is marking its 85th anniversary by sliding back in time, pricing their chili dogs at a mere 85 cents for a tight window of 85 minutes, starting at 8:05 p.m. each night from November 8 to November 12; this nostalgic nod to their 1939 origins isn’t just a throwback in time but a boon for local charities, with 100% of the gross proceeds for those select minutes pledged to a roster of charitable causes.
According to Beverly Press
, the staple eatery located at 709 N. La Brea Ave, owned and operated by the Pink family, commits to pouring a minimum of $5,000 per night into various charitable organizations.
The anniversary bash promises more than just budget-friendly bites; Pink’s has roped in a spate of celebrity appearances, with the likes of Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass set to trigger the start of the celebrations on November 8, actor George Lopez, and comedians Gabriel “Fluffy” Iglesias and Henry Winkler slated to grace the event on subsequent nights as per a
KTLA report
, the community and fans will be treated to a dash of Hollywood glamour alongside their chili dogs.
A special treat awaits the automotive enthusiasts as well; a 1939 Buick Century sedan will be showcased on November 9, an homage to the year Pink’s opened its service windows to Los Angeles, this little page from history parked outside the venue is expected to rev up some nostalgia. Pink’s Hot Dogs invites patrons and curious visitors alike to join in the philanthropic festivities, as detailed by
Business Wire
, and to relish these iconic chili dogs that have adorned the Hollywood food scene for nearly a century.
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The sense of community engagement is palpable on Pink’s social media, as echoed in an Instagram post, the establishment exudes excitement for the upcoming charitable affair, beckoning supporters to partake in the “chili dog party for charity,” a detail picked up by their
Instagram page
. As Pink’s transforms its anniversary into a conduit for giving, “From our humble beginnings as a pushcart to becoming a Hollywood landmark, Pink’s has always been about family, community, and delicious hot dogs,” Richard Pink, co-owner of Pink’s Hot Dogs, reminisced in a statement obtained by
KTLA
, punctuating the essence of what appears to be an event that’s as much a local feast as it is a heartfelt thank you note to Los Angeles.
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