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Hello Kitty truck returns to Pentagon City with 10-year anniversary merch

It’s that time again.

The beloved Hello Kitty Cafe Truck plans to make a pit stop in Pentagon City on Saturday as it tours the United States, selling its usual sweets and whimsical feline merchandise.

This year, some items will celebrate the truck’s 10th year on the road.

The truck will park from 10 a.m.-7 p.m. at 1101 S. Joyce Street, in the courtyard next to DSW. It can only accept credit or debit card payment.

This year’s merch lineup includes tumblers, blankets and sweatshirts commemorating the truck’s 10-year anniversary, in addition to the usual macaron and madeleine cookies.

The truck will also sell some iridescent tote bags and T-shirts that celebrate Hello Kitty’s 50th anniversary last year.

More information from a press release is available below.

THE HELLO KITTY CAFE TRUCK IS HEADING TO THE DC AREA FOR 3 STOPS THIS SUMMER!

The Hello Kitty Cafe Truck is on the road for its 2025 U.S. tour, bringing brand new exclusive treats and collectibles to Hello Kitty fans across the nation. Next stop, the DC area!

When & Where:
ARLINGTON
•       Location: Westpost at National Landing (in the courtyard near DSW)
•       Date: Saturday, August 2, 2025
•       Time: 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.
•       Address: 1101 S Joyce St, Arlington, VA 22202

BETHESDA
•       Location: Bethesda Row (on Bethesda Row across from Apple)
•       Date: Saturday, August 9, 2025
•       Time: 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.
•       Address: 4950 Elm St, Bethesda, MD 20814

ANNAPOLIS
•       Location: Annapolis Mall (near of the AMC Theaters)
•       Date: Saturday, August 16, 2025
•       Time: 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.
•       Address: 2002 Annapolis Mall Rd, Annapolis Rd, Annapolis, MD 21401

Why You Can’t Miss It:
The iconic all-pink Hello Kitty Cafe Truck is continuing its celebration of two major milestones: Hello Kitty’s 50th Anniversary and the truck’s 10th Anniversary! Fans can expect brand-new treats and limited-edition merchandise, including:

NEW 10th Anniversary items: Keychains, thermal bottles, mugs, tumblers, blankets, sweatshirts

Sweet Treats: 10th Anniversary Cookies, 5-piece macaron sets, and Madeleines

50th Anniversary Exclusives: Iridescent totes, T-shirts

About the Author

  • Katie Taranto is a reporter at Local News Now, primarily covering business, public safety and the city of Falls Church. She graduated from the University of Missouri in 2024, where she previously covered K-12 education at The Columbia Missourian. She is originally from Macungie, Pennsylvania.