Shakespeare’s Pizza is gearing up for its 50th Birthday in Columbia. From 3-6 p.m. Saturday, kick off the birthday bash at 3304 W. Broadway Business Park Court by bringing your old Shakespeare’s shirts and your favorite pictures and stories from over the years.

Shakespeare’s has been around since 1973, making memories and pizzas in Columbia. Now with three locations and ready-to-cook frozen pizzas available in local grocery stores, the pizza place continues to be a popular spot for students and residents alike.

For more details on the history of Shakespeare’s visit, shakespeares.com. To get all the details on the birthday kick off, go to the event page on Facebook.