Giant Pop-Tart will be sacrificed in Pittsburgh
By Ryan Deto
Published on April 16, 2026.
A giant Pop-Tart mascot, Protein Slammin' Strawberry, will be sacrificed on the second day of the NFL Draft in Pittsburgh. The edible mascot ritual, which involves lowering the mascot into a giant toaster, usually goes viral following the annual Pop-tarts Bowl. This will be the first time the public can participate in this sacrifice. The event will be held at Nova Place and allows fans to take selfies before and after the sacrifice.
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