National Mascot Day Celebrated Across Multiple US Schools, Communities

National Mascot Day celebrates the important role mascots play in sports, entertaining fans and bringing joy regardless of the game score. College and professional sports alike embrace mascots for their ability to engage audiences, with dog mascots particularly beloved at the collegiate level, often rivaling athletes in popularity. Various events mark the occasion, such as friendly competitions featuring local mascots like Scampi, Rayzor Ray, Viktor the Viking, and Dunk'n the Dolphin. Ohio State's Brutus Buckeye also participated in community support activities, including a Shav-a-thon event for a young leukemia patient. These celebrations highlight the mascot's unique place in sports culture as symbols of spirit and entertainment.