Birthday Boy

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Happy Birthday, Big Boy

In celebration of Big Boy's actual birthday, join the festivities on Sept. 9 at 11 a.m. at Frisch's Covington, 520 West Fifth St.

Fans can enjoy food and giveaways and see Big Boy jump out of a life-size cake. 

Now through Sunday, Sept. 11 you can buy one Frisch's Big Boy or Super Big Boy and get a second one for 75 cents.

InCincinnati has its share of icons, perhaps none more adorable and adored as Big Boy. This weekend, the beloved swoop-haired rascal is celebrating a BIG birthday.

All year long, Frisch’s has been celebrating its 75th anniversary, but event during the summer out have highlighted both Big Boy, the icon, and Big Boy, the sandwich.

The story starts in 1946, when David Frisch first tried a double-decker hamburger in California. He brought this culinary innovation to Cincinnati, swapped the Thousand Island dressing for tartar sauce, and in 1947 the Big Boy was born.

Big Boy has been busy leading up to his party. This week, he has picked up gifts from many of his dearest Cincinnati friends, including Gary from FC Cincinnati, Mr. Redlegs, the elephants at the Cincinnati Zoo, and everyone's favorite flying pig at the Flying Pig Marathon.

You still have time to download the Frisch's app between for a chance to win Big Boy's birthday gifts! All Frisch's locations will be handing out treats to kids on Sept. 9, including candy and a free kids menu item, while supplies last.