Pink’s Hot Dogs is celebrating its 75th anniversary with “Chili Dogs for Charity”, a special running through 8:30 p.m. tonight. Chili dogs are offered for 75-cents for 75 minutes beginning at 7 p.m.

Television personality Mario Lopez and his daughter Gia participate in the celebration at Pink’s Hot Dogs on Monday. (photo courtesy of Pink's Hot Dogs)

The celebration began on Nov. 7, and included daily guest appearances by civic officials and celebrities. Pictured with the Pink’s Hot Dogs staff are Mario Lopez and his daughter, Gia, who appeared on Monday. Los Angeles City Councilmen Tom LaBonge, Paul Koretz and Mitch O’Farrell appeared on Nov. 7; Gary Bryan and Lisa Stanley, from the K-EARTH 101 morning show, were the guests on Nov. 9; ABC news reporter George Pennacchio and Congressman Adam Schiff appeared on Nov. 11, actor Erik Estrada was the guest on Nov. 12, and Spanish radio personality El Cucuy will appear tonight.

Richard Pink, who operates the stand along with his wife Gloria and sister, Beverly Pink, said a record was set during the celebration of 2,000 chili dogs served in 75 minutes on the first night. Large crowds are expected to attend tonight for the appearance by El Cucuy, who will be receiving a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame on Nov. 25.

The Pink family is donating 100 percent of the gross proceeds from the “Chili Dogs for Charity” sale to each different guests’ charity of choice. Customers are limited to seven chili dogs per order during the celebration. For information, visit www.pinkshollywood.com.