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Have you started your holiday shopping yet this year? Worried about breaking the bank? Thanks to Black Friday at St. Vital Centre you don't have to.

Join us on November 25 for a day full of excitement, deals, giveaways and more. Maybe you've seen our giveaway valued at $250 on Instagram with @PegCityLovely, you've tried to enter the $2000 Shopping Spree Giveaway with our friends from the ACE Burpee Show on Virgin Radio or you're just in it for the deals; we are excited for the big day and want you to join us while it all goes down.

Before heading out the door, there are some things you need to know to help plan your trip...

Doors open early to maximize your shopping time. Retailers will be ready to welcome you starting at 8 am and open until 9 pm.

Coat Check & Gift Wrapping: Thanks to our friends at St.Amant, coat check and gift wrapping services are back this year, located next to Customer Service. Carry your bags without being dragged down by your bulky winter jacket and gloves. Before you leave, let them wrap your gift for you so when you get home they go straight under the tree. Donations to St.Amant are greatly appreciated.

Make sure you stop by the Black Friday Lounge. The Lounge will be open for you to connect with friends, plan out your day and of course, enter for great prizes. Enter your name for door prizes or take a chance on the Spin Wheel for a guaranteed win. Snap a photo at our photo booth with Funshots Photos and tag @StVitalCentre for your chance to win a $200 St. Vital Centre Giftcard. Our concierge will be on-site to help answer any questions, let you know about all the specialty retailers that have popped up and share the insider details on the best deals of the day.

Write your shopping list ahead of time to make sure you get the best deals for everything on your list. We put together a great gift guide with inspiration for everyone in your family. Find gifts for your over-caffeinated bestie to ideas for the babysitter who has been dreaming of jetting away. We have suggestions (and where to find them) linked in our Black Friday Instagram Guide.

No matter who you are shopping for this holiday season, a St. Vital Centre Giftcard is the perfect solution. On Friday, November 25 only, when you buy a St. Vital Centre Giftcard valued at $150 or more you will also receive a St. Vital Centre Giftcard loaded with $25 free! Limited to 1 per customer while supplies last. Available at Customer Service.

Now the only thing left to plan before the biggest shopping day of the year is, what are you going to wear? Our Stylist Casey recently broke down how to rock cool graphic tees and baggy jeans if you're looking for some inspo.

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