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IMAGE GALLERY: Marshalls Store Opening

Crowds gathered to shop at the new store on Thursday.

The parking lot and the aisles at the in Epping were jammed for today's grand opening.

Everyone from teens to seniors packed the store, looking to get their hands on the retail outlet's famous deals. The store gave away free shopping bags, coffee, muffins and popcorn to those who braved the crowds. There a clown for the kids, a DJ playing dance music and taking requests, and numerous Marshalls gift certificate giveaways.

The new, 23,000-square-foot store at the intersection of routes 101 and 125 is one of several new businesses opening at the Brickyard Square Shopping Center, which also houses a Market Basket and will soon be home to .

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