Celebrate Stephen King's 78th Birthday In Bangor, Maine

If you've ever wanted to celebrate Stephen King as he takes another trip around the sun, you can!

According to NBC Boston, he's celebrating his 78th birthday right here, in Maine!

You get to do it, “Derry Style” (Bangor) because that’s where it’s due to be held! This will be a carnival vibe type of block party bash! All to honor the man, the myth, the scary legend Mr. King.

And yes, there will be red balloons, clowns and all the nods to his famous films and books. This party will definitely put you in the spooky mood for the season.

The organizer is Nit-Noi Ricker, says the response has been extreme and overwhelming.

Ricker told NBC Boston,

“A town in southern Maine did a Stephen King day back in May, and I was like, ‘Why isn’t Bangor -- i.e. Derry, Maine -- doing something to honor our most famous resident?’” “So, I was like, ‘Well, when’s his birthday?’”

The bash will kick off at 2:00pm until 4:00pm on Cross Street. At 3:30pm, the entirety of Columbia Street will turn into a Pet Cemetery Pet Parade.

Asking visitors to take part and dress up their furry friends as Stephen King character.

If you are a big Stephen King fan, check out this interview of him revealing is best Stephen King stories via The Late Show.

The ultimate party, at the “Derry, Maine Beer Garden,” hosted by 2 Feet Brewing.

Will Stephen King Attend his 78th Birthday Bash in Maine?

Nope, probably not, according to the article. He was invited by the organizer. He send a card to Stephen King inviting both him and his wife to his birthday bash and about a month later he saw Stephen King by chance in public.

He approached and invited King directly, King responded with via Ricker, “He said, quote, ‘We’re probably not gonna make it,’” Ricker said. “So that’s a probable no, but it’s not an actual no. So, at least when people ask me if I’ve invited him, I can say yes.”