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Plaid Friday marks unofficial start to Holiday shopping season in PG

Bring out the plaid and support local businesses.

Downtown PG Logo (Photo supplied by Downtown Prince George)

That’s the message for the sixth annual Plaid Friday held today (Friday) in Prince George.

This also marks the unofficial start to the Holiday shopping season in the northern capital.

Downtown PG Executive Director, Colleen Van Mook told MyPGNow.com the whole idea originated in Oakland, California.

“Plaid Friday is sort of taking the notion that its various threads are weaved together making a strong fabric. I think with our small businesses downtown, we have such diversity and creativity and they come together to make really interesting eating and shopping opportunity.”

Van Mook believes the day is a good reminder to residents that many of the shops are unique and run by local people who have a passion for what they do.

In addition, people can look for some extra fun between 4pm and 6pm.

During that time if you get caught by the PLAID PATROL wearing plaid or using one of the special Downtown PG shopping bags you may find yourself with some cool plaid swag
or some awesome LOVEBUCKS to spend at your favourite downtown business.

While you are supporting our downtown you can enjoy some festive music and enter to win one of our unique Plaid Friday Gift Baskets.

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Send us a news tip by emailing [email protected].

Brendan Pawliw
Brendan Pawliw
Since moving to Prince George in 2015, Brendan has covered local sports including the WHL’s Prince George Cougars, Prince George Spruce Kings, UNBC Timberwolves, Cariboo Cougars AAA, and Northern Capitals U18 female hockey teams. Career highlights include play-by-play during the Spruce Kings' BCHL championship runs in 2018 and 2019, including the Doyle Cup win. He also covered the 2019 National Junior A Championship, the 2017 Telus Cup, the 2022 World Women’s Curling Championship, and the 2022 BC Summer Games. Brendan is the news voice on 94.3 The Goat and Country 97 FM, reporting on crime, real estate, labour, and environmental issues. Outside of work, he officiates box lacrosse and fastball, sits on the Prince George Sports Hall of Fame board, and co-hosts the Hockey North podcast.

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