Black Friday: East Side mall opens Thanksgiving night, less people seem to shop Friday morning

There is a new kind of Black Friday for some stores and shopping centers.

Cielo Vista Mall in east El Paso is ready for thousands of people who will pour in this weekend, but Black Friday got off to a calm start.

“Shoppers are taking advantage of doorbusters, that’s shifting to Thursday (Thanksgiving) versus Friday,” said Cindy Foght, marketing director for Cielo Vista Mall.

“We will get the crowds. I think people take a break, go get breakfast, grab some doughnuts, coffee and then comeback for round two.”

Cielo Vista was open Thanksgiving night from 6 p.m. to 1 a.m. Friday, then reopened at 6 a.m.

Several stores opted to stay open through the entire morning and shoppers took advantage of the extended hours.

ABC-7 spoke with consumers who were both surprised and relieved to see a smaller crowd Friday morning.

“One of the ladies behind the counter was telling us that last night was insane, but right now these early morning hours are good,” said Flor Rosales.

Rosales and her daughter started shopping at 4am Friday and showed no sign of stopping.

They dropped of their bags in their vehicle and continues the shopping spree.

Cielo Vista begins its extended hours through January 1.

Click here for schedule.

Black Friday Hours At Big Box Stores, Local Malls

Cielo Vista Mall and Sunland Park Mall: 6 a.m. -10 p.m.

Fountains at Farah: Hours vary by store. https://www.facebook.com/fountainsatfarah/?fref=ts

Outlet Shoppes of El Paso:Thursday – 8pm, will remain open until Friday 10pm

Bassett Place: 8 a.m.-10 p.m. http://www.shopbassettplace.com/directory/

Black Friday Hours Kmart – Midnight to 10 p.m.
Michaels– 7 am – 10 pm
Best Buy– 8 a.m.–10 p.m.
Toys R Us—Midnight to 11 p.m.
Kohl’s—Open 24 hours
Sears—5 a.m. to 10 p.m.
Macy’s—Midnight to 10 p.m.
Target— Open all day.
Dick’s Sporting Goods—Opens 5 a.m.
Sam’s Club—Opens 7 a.m.
Costco—Opens 9 a.m.