Last Blockbuster on earth celebrates the company’s 40th birthday
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ)– The world’s last remaining Blockbuster is about to celebrate a major milestone and it’s inviting the community to join the fun.
The iconic video rental brand began back in 1985, and while the Bend, Oregon store hasn’t been around that long, it now stands as the final Blockbuster on Earth. To mark the company’s 40th birthday, the store is throwing a massive party on October 18th.
The event is designed with locals in mind. Cascade Indoor Sports, Kona Ice, and the Humane Society will be part of the festivities, alongside food trucks, live music, and even a DeLorean decked out just like the one from Back to the Future.
Sandy Harding, the store’s general manager, says it’s all about celebrating Bend and the people who’ve supported Blockbuster through the years.
“We can’t express how much we love being part of the Bend community,” Harding said. “We enjoy being able to do events where we can really focus on the locals and get a lot of our local businesses behind us.”
And since no Blockbuster party would be complete without a movie twist, guests are encouraged to show up in costume dressed as their favorite film character from 1985.