Shoppers looking to find the perfect gifts this Christmas should head to Mall of America® (MOA) in Bloomington, Minnesota. Not only is there no tax on clothing and shoes, and many amazing price reductions, but the Mall is giving away $200,000 in gift cards and prizes throughout Black Friday weekend, 29th November to 1st December. 

Mall of America will open its doors at 5 a.m. on Black Friday with a traditional door opening celebration at the North Entrance. Gift cards valued anywhere between $10 – $500 will be given out to the first 200 guests in line, in addition to thousands of others who will receive a Mystery Scratch Off ticket for a chance to win one of 10,000 prizes.  

Guests who receive a scratch-off ticket will have the opportunity to win one of 10,000 amazing prizes totalling more than $200,000. Free prizes include electronics, high-end retail products, concert tickets, gift cards, Nickelodeon Universe tickets, professional sports tickets and hotel stays. 

In addition to the gift cards and prizes, Black Friday at Mall of America also will feature free entertainment from national musical performers throughout the day.  

Mall of America is the largest shopping and entertainment complex in North America. At 5.6 million square feet, MOA boasts more than 520 world-class retail stores and restaurants; Nickelodeon Universe, the nation's largest indoor family theme park; SEA LIFE Minnesota Aquarium, home to sharks, sting rays and an amazing underwater tunnel; FlyOver America a 4D immersive flight adventure; Crayola Experience; Rainforest Café; Hard Rock Café; the nation's longest indoor zip line and an 18-hole mini golf course 

To book a holiday to Bloomington, go to www.myamericaholiday.co.uk. 

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The Bloomington Convention & Visitors Bureau markets Bloomington, Minnesota, and is home to Mall of America and near St. Paul and Minneapolis attractions and attracts domestic and international visitors. Bloomington is located ten minutes from Minneapolis and St. Paul, and 5 km from the MSP International Airport.  Bloomington, MN is also a premier destination for meetings and conventions. Bloomington has over 40 hotels, most with free parking and shuttles to the airport and Mall of America®. We are connected to light rail and have no taxes on clothing or shoes! Mall of America features world-class shopping at more than 520 stores. Visit bloomingtonmn.org for more information and learn about The Big Ticket™, the 3-day attractions pass. www.bloomingtonmn.org 

Further information and images are available by contacting: 

Fiona Pettitt 

Cellet Marketing and Public Relations 

01295 722816