40 Years in the Loop: Blueberry Hill's Big Bash

, in the heart of the Delmar Loop, will celebrat its 40th Anniversary tonight at the restaurant. 40 days of contests, specials and events will culminate in a party not to be missed. 

The celebration kicks into gear at 8 p.m. and includes:

• Screening of opening night 1972 footage
• Karaoke in the Duck Room – step out of the shower and onto the stage
• Huge theme cake by Moonrise Hotel pastry chef Claire Robberson
• Choosing the Blueberry Hill “Babies” (Those with birthdays closest to 8 p.m. 9-8-72 will receive a Jacuzzi suite at Moonrise Hotel and anyone with a birthday on 9-8-72 will get free drinks!)
• “Blueberry Hill” song contestants perform on Duck Room stage
• Blueberry Hill dancers look-a-like contest
• Best Party Hats will be judged
• Prize Wheel

Joe Edwards, owner of Blueberry Hill, shared his memories of 40 years in the Loop with the St. Louis Post-Dispatch. Read his account of Sept. 8, 1972, by clicking here.

Previous events held in the countdown to 40 include:

What is your favorite Blueberry Hill memory? Tell us in the comments.