‘SVU’ takes over Rockefeller Plaza to celebrate 25th anniversary
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MANHATTAN, N.Y. (PIX11) — Dun dun! Olivia Benson Plaza will take over Rockefeller Plaza for two days to celebrate the 25th anniversary of “Law & Order: Special Victims Unit.”
The free event will be held on March 14 and 15, giving those in attendance an immersive look into the world of “Law & Order SVU.”
Fans of the cop drama will be offered complimentary coffee and tea at the Benson & Co. coffee truck thanks to a partnership with La Colombe. The cups given out at the truck will feature an iconic character from the show with latte art.
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A fan shop will also be in the plaza, selling “SVU”-themed friendship bracelets designed in collaboration with the Little Words project. NVE Experience Agency announced that 25% of the sales from the bracelets will go to Mariska Hargitay’s Joyful Heart Foundation.
Hargitay has famously portrayed Olivia Benson throughout the 25 seasons of the show.
Olivia Benson Plaza will also feature a kiosk selling exclusive commemorative 25th anniversary newspapers and t-shirts. The plaza will also host trivia, giveaways and photo moments.
The plaza will be open from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. While it is free and open to the public, there may be a wait to get into the plaza.
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