Grand Central Mall plans reopening events
Construction to finish new lighting fixtures continues Tuesday afternoon at the Grand Central Mall ahead of Grand Reopening celebrations Friday. (Photo by Gwen Sour)
New signage on the exterior of the Grand Central Mall receives finishing touches Tuesday afternoon. (Photo by Gwen Sour)
Ahead of Grand Reopening celebrations scheduled for Friday, the Grand Central Mall put up a new Christmas tree, which will see a tree-lighting ceremony Friday evening. (Photo by Gwen Sour)
Construction to finish new lighting fixtures continues Tuesday afternoon at the Grand Central Mall ahead of Grand Reopening celebrations Friday. (Photo by Gwen Sour)
New signage on the exterior of the Grand Central Mall receives finishing touches Tuesday afternoon. (Photo by Gwen Sour)
Ahead of Grand Reopening celebrations scheduled for Friday, the Grand Central Mall put up a new Christmas tree, which will see a tree-lighting ceremony Friday evening. (Photo by Gwen Sour)
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VIENNA - Following eight months of construction, a multi-million dollar project for the Grand Central Mall has neared completion and will mark the progress with a celebration on Friday. The project focused on updates to wall finishes, restrooms, roofing and the flooring in the mall.
Additionally, energy-efficient lighting was added to the concourse to brighten the space and "make it more appealing" according to the Cafaro Company, who owns the mall. The release also stated that the entrances to the mall have been reconstructed as well as a large portion of the mall's parking lot has been repaved and had additional lighting installed.
The mall has planned celebrations starting on Friday that will extend throughout the entire month.
"The work is done. Now it's time to celebrate," said the Cafaro Company in a press release.
Friday's "Kickoff Celebration" will begin at 11 a.m. at the center court inside the mall and feature several high school marching bands as entertainment and a ribbon cutting ceremony will be held. Following the ceremony a DJ and other live entertainers will continue throughout the afternoon including caricature artists, crafts, face-painting and balloon animals.
From 4-8 p.m. there will be a lighting for the Grand Central Christmas Tree as well as live holiday music, movie screenings and a hot chocolate bar just outside the Boot Barn.
On Saturday, all of Friday's activities will continue with the addition of performances by Michael Jackson and Reba McIntyre impersonators. At 8 p.m. there will be a fireworks show to end the evening.
Sunday's activities run from noon to 6 p.m. with Dolly Parton and Taylor Swift impersonators as well as a telethon hosted by WTAP to help benefit Dolly Parton's Imagination Library.
Additional activities throughout the month include:
* Nov. 14 with Santa's will arrival to the mall on starting at 11 a.m. and will be available thorough the holiday season.
* Nov. 15 will feature an meet and greet in the food court from noon to 2 p.m. with Tavon Austin, a wide receiver and return specialist at West Virginia University and with nearly a decade in the National Football League.
* Nov. 21 will feature The Allens Magic Show at center court from noon to 2 p.m.
* Nov. 27 will include a Black Friday celebration with the mall opening at 6 a.m. - first 200 people in line at the Food Court will receive swag bags filled with special offers and a chance to win a $500 grand prize. Throughout the day there will be music and giveaways.