Shop Westminster During Small Business Saturday

WESTMINSTER, MD — Big-name national retailers take the spotlight on Black Friday as their deep price cuts pull in shoppers in droves. But what about those mom-and-pop businesses in Westminster and beyond that are the backbone of America's economy? Just when do they get their day?

Locally owned business across the country now take part in Small Business Saturday, offering their own deals to rival those offered the day before on Black Friday.

Westminster residents can take part in the fun of Small Business Saturday all day.

To find retailers in Westminster that take part in the promotion, just visit the Small Business Saturday website, click on "Find Out Where To Shop" in the menu at the top of the screen and type in your ZIP code.

Small Business Saturday in Westminster coincides with the "Miracle on Main Street" downtown. There will be a holiday jingle bell run, electric parade and tree lighting.

American Express gets the credit for founding the shopping holiday, which got its official start on Nov. 27, 2010, according to the Small Business Saturday Facebook page. Locally owned business across the country now take part in the event.

— By Patch editors Cameron Luttrell and Elizabeth Janney

File photo of Miracle on Main from Kym Byrnes.