Great Lakes Crossing Outlets Opens at 9 p.m. Thanksgiving Night

AUBURN HILLS, Mich., Oct. 25, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Black Friday starts on Thursday this year when Great Lakes Crossing Outlets opens its doors to shoppers at 9 p.m. on Nov. 24, Thanksgiving evening. The mall will be open straight through 10 p.m. Friday, Nov. 25, for 25 hours of continuous shopping and specials.

"Last year our midnight opening was a huge hit with our shoppers," says Marketing & Sponsorship Director Melissa Morang. "This year we're offering more hours to take advantage of some terrific deals that will be offered during this 25-hour Black Friday sale and throughout the weekend."

Great Lakes Crossing Outlets has added nearly three dozen stores and eateries to its lineup in recent months, including Love Culture Outlet, Lucky Brand Jeans, DKNY, J.Crew Factory Store, Levi's® Outlet, PUMA, and many more. Bachrach Outlet will open in time for Black Friday, and Charming Charlie is also coming this holiday season.

A favorite destination for locals and tourists alike, the center is home to more than 50 stores and restaurants that can't be found elsewhere in Michigan, such as Bass Pro Shops Outdoor World, Toby Keith's I Love This Bar & Grill, Disney Store Outlet, Rainforest Cafe, Saks Fifth Avenue OFF 5th and Neiman Marcus Last Call Clearance Center, among many others.

Great Lakes Crossing Outlets, Michigan's largest indoor regional outlet center and entertainment venue, is located at I-75 and Baldwin Road in Auburn Hills. It features 185 shops, restaurants and entertainment options, including manufacturer outlets, unique themed restaurants, a 1000-seat food court and a 25-screen, state-of-the-art theater megaplex – all situated in a single-level, easily accessible racetrack design. Shopping hours are 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday through Saturday, 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday. Holiday hours vary. Preview the stores, the styles and the sales at www.greatlakescrossingoutlets.com or call 877-SHOP-GLC for more information.

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