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The Annual La Gran Fiesta Celebration Featuring Julio Urías and Other Special Guests Will Also Take Place this Saturday

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The Dodgers will be closing out the 2022 regular season with a special celebration – both on and off the field. This Saturday, October 1, the club will honor legendary Hall of Fame Spanish broadcaster Jaime Jarrín in addition to holding their annual La Gran Fiesta prior to the 6:10 p.m. game against the Colorado Rockies. Fiesta festivities will kick off just after 3:00 p.m. followed by a pre-game tribute to Jarrín beginning at 5:00 p.m. Fans are encouraged to arrive early for both events. Both events are part of the organization’s on-going celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month, presented by UCLA Health. Tickets are still available at dodgers.com/tickets.

The highly anticipated La Gran Fiesta will take place at the historic 76 station in Lot 6 at Dodger Stadium. The fun-filled family event includes live music, on-stage player appearances, alumni autograph sessions, a World Series trophy photo opportunity, interactive games and much more. This year, fans can enjoy a musical performance by Banda La Maravillosa in addition to music by DJ Mal-Ski. Dodger players scheduled to appear include Julio Urías, Trea Turner, Joey Gallo, and Hanser Alberto. Jarrín will also be making a special on-stage appearance to reflect on his 64 seasons with the Dodgers, his signature home run call “se va, se va, se va,” and what Dodger fans mean to him. Dodger alumni, including Steve Yeager, Manny Mota, and Ken Landreaux, will also be in attendance for autographs. 

Prior to the game, a special pre-game ceremony will be held on the field to honor Jarrín’s seven-decade career. Guests scheduled to appear include Senator Alex Padilla, Mayor Eric Garcetti, Councilmember Gil Cedillo, Fernando Valenzuela, Pepe Yñiguez, and Edward James Olmos. Singer and actor, Jaime Camil, will sing the national anthem and Jarrín’s grandson, Stefan Jarrín, will throw out the ceremonial first pitch. The first 40,000 fans in attendance will also receive a commemorative Jaime Jarrín pin, presented by Budweiser. Jarrín first started broadcasting Dodger games in Spanish in 1959 and this upcoming homestand will mark the final regular season games in his illustrious career.

(Article courtesy of LA Dodgers)

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