Plaid Friday

Plaid Friday is a sane and colorful alternative to Black Friday, an idea that was popularized by chaotic early morning visits to big box businesses on the day after Thanksgiving.  In Bloomington, we have a strong and joyful tradition of heading down to the square on the evening of the day after Thanksgiving to turn on the Canopy of Lights.  We suggest a relaxing start to your Plaid Friday, with a visit to some of your favorite local, independent businesses to take advantage of their sales and to say hello to your neighbors as you find one-of-a-kind treasures that are meaningful to you and will undoubtedly be meaningful to your family and friends.

The name Plaid Friday celebrates the diversity and creativity of independent businesses.  Plaid Friday was conceptualized in Oakland, CA, a city known for strong shop local campaigns, and is being celebrated across the country this year as a part of Shift Your Shopping, a campaign representing more than 38,000 businesses across North America, encouraging residents to take job creation and economic concerns into their own hands by exercising their power to strengthen their own local economies.  See more about this campaign and how Local First Indiana is participating by clicking here.