Poughkeepsie Galleria to celebrate 30 years with festivities Friday, Saturday
Geoffrey WilsonThe Poughkeepsie Galleria will celebrate its 30th anniversary Friday and Saturday, recognizing the mainstays of the Dutchess County mall and offering prizes to guests.
The Poughkeepsie Galleria first opened on Aug. 4, 1987. Festivities will be held at the Galleria's center court, near the staircase.
"We'll have plenty going on to celebrate Friday and Saturday for our 30th anniversary," said Jessica Pecchia, marketing director at the Poughkeepsie Galleria.
The celebration will kick off at 4 p.m. with a ribbon cutting ceremony by the Dutchess County Regional Chamber of Commerce, recognizing the Poughkeepsie Galleria's history in the area.
Attendees will have the chance to win Poughkeepsie Galleria gift cards in an '80s costume contest, celebrating the decade the mall first opened. First place will walk away with a $198.70 gift card, while second and third place will each with a $30 gift card.
And a raffle during the event will offer winners prizes such as diamond earrings or a television.
The event will also present recognition awards to the following stores:
- American Eagle Outfitters
- C&C Unisex
- Express
- GameStop
- JCPenney
- Jewel Tree
- Justice
- Kay Jewelers
- Lane Bryant
- Littman Jewelers
- Pearle Vision
- Sunglass Hut
- Taco Bell
The festivities will continue Saturday with a car show in the JCPenney parking lot. The grand prize winner at the car show will win a $500 Poughkeepsie Galleria gift card.
Refreshments will be available, and families can bring their children to a craft table at the event.
Geoffrey Wilson: gwilson@poughkeepsiejournal.com, 845-437-4882, Twitter: Geoff_LW