Proviso East Marching Pirates Band with the Little Caesars mascot and a certificate for a year of free pizza for student at the pizzaria's grand opening at 1215 S Harlem on Saturday March 8, 2025 | Todd Bannor

Though the Little Caesars at 1215 S. Harlem Ave. opened at the end of January, the store held its grand opening over the weekend.  

Marketing Director Melissa Pacheco cuts the ribbon at the Little Caesars grand opening at 1215 S. Harlem on Saturday March 8, 2025 | Todd Bannor

Locals gathered outside the pizza shop before 10 a.m. on Saturday, when the first 100 people in line won free pizza for a year. Guests enjoyed additional giveaways, activities, live music and face painting before noon, when there was an official ribbon cutting.  

Customers lined up early at the grand opening of the Little Caesars at 1215 S. Harlem on Saturday March 8, 2025 | Todd Bannor
A customer spins a prize wheel at the Little Caesars grand opening at 1215 S. Harlem on Saturday March 8, 2025 | Todd Bannor

Then, Little Caesars awarded Betsy Ross Elementary School a $500 check and Proviso East High School with free pizza for a year – the same deal that the first 100 customers got, which is one free large classic pizza per week for 52 weeks. 

Betsy Ross Elementary School Principal Tinisa Huff accepts a big check from Marketing Director Melissa Pacheco at the Little Caesars grand opening at 1215 S. Harlem on Saturday March 8, 2025 | Todd Bannor
Proviso East Marching Band Director Cletis Seal and students accept a certificate for free pizza for a year from Marketing Director Melissa Pacheco and the Little Caesars mascot at the store’s grand opening at 1215 S .Harlem on Saturday March 8, 2025 | Todd Bannor

Little Caesars is open Sunday through Thursday 10:30 a.m. to 10 p.m., and Friday and Saturday from 10:30 a.m. to 11 p.m.