Spotlight Montana: Stores Closing For 24 Hours Thanksgiving

Black Friday Isn't What It Used To Be

Back in 2020, when the Covid Pandemic had it's full grip on America, we experienced a not-so-shoppy Black Friday.

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The pandemic reminded us how great it was to spend the day with friends, family and great food. The shopping could be done at a regular hour Friday, the day after Thanksgiving.

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I remember my first Black Friday, right around 1999/2000. It was NUTS going anywhere in town at around midnight, the people and parking were CRAZY, but the bargains were real. Every year after that, it seemed like the bargains were more gimmicks and the items repeated every year.

But it was sure kind of fun, and really cost-effective, while it lasted.

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I do think it's nice that while some of the cooler things in the pandemic seem to be gone, like adult beverage delivery to your home, some of the best stuff remains. Most notably for me, grocery delivery, people calling in sick when they're sick, and businesses closing on the holidays.

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Here's a look at stores that will be closed for the Thanksgiving holiday from both The Black Friday and Parade . If I missed one, please let me know and we'll fix the list:

As you can see, it's best to make sure you have all the tasty treats, ingredients, drinks, candy, plates, desserts, silverware, glasses, napkins, paper towels and other stuff that you need for the big day. It's pretty likely your favorite Thanksgiving supply shop will be closed for the holiday.

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