Attention Black Friday shoppers: Old Town has another option for you as you pick up your holiday gifts. It’s called Plaid Friday. So, what is it? Plaid Friday is something that’s become a tradition in Alexandria,

While Black Friday deals often dominate the headlines, in Old Town Alexandria, there's a different tradition: Plaid Friday. The event is a “shop local” version of Black Friday, and encourages consumers to support small businesses in their communities.

With Thanksgiving behind us, the focus is now on the holiday shopping season – and Black Friday is just the start.