Thanksgiving, Black Friday 2018 Events In Reston

RESTON, VA -- It's Thanksgiving, which means two things -- lots of turkey, and shopping craziness. So if you're looking to go shopping or have some fun in Reston, here's a quick breakdown of what you can expect whether you head out on Turkey Day or Black Friday.

The Reston Town Center is not a mall, just a collection of shops, so there are no official Thanksgiving or Black Friday hours. You'll have to contact the stores directly to find out when they're open.

Turkey Day should be relatively quiet in Reston, but Friday is when all the festivities get going. That's when the 28th Annaul Reston Holiday Parade takes place at 11 a.m. That event is consistently rated one of the top holiday parades in the country.

But there will be much more going on: the Gingerbread Man Mile kids race happens at 8 a.m., Santa and Mrs. Claus will be on hand throughout the afternoon, and there will be a tree-lighting ceremony at 6 p.m. at Fountain Square followed by horse-drawn carriage rides.

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Nationally, there's a mix of retailers opening and closing on Thanksgiving. Retailers such as A.C. Moore, Barnes & Noble, Marshalls and Nordstrom will be closed, as well as grocery stores like BJ's Wholesale Club, Costco, Sam's Club and Trader Joe's. Other stores like JC Penney, Target, GameStop, Macy's and Old Navy will open in the afternoon on Thanksgiving.

Additional reporting by Emily Leayman/Patch

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