Crowd lines up as new department store opens at Eastwood Mall

Now through Saturday, Boscov’s is offering sale specials, entertainment, prizes, fireworks, free gifts, and more.

October 7, 2021

By Mike Gauntner

 A crowd of people lined up at the entrance of the Eastwood Mall’s newest department store as Boscov’s kicked off a three-day-long grand opening celebration on Thursday.

Now through Saturday, Boscov’s is offering sale specials, entertainment, prizes, fireworks, free gifts, and more.

Thursday is Charity Day, inviting shoppers to shop for a cause. Anyone who donates $5 to any participating non-profit organization will be the first to see the new store and browse all the grand opening specials. There will be music and entertainment plus a free gift.

The first 2,000 customers on Thursday will receive a free chocolate-covered pretzel to celebrate National Chocolate-Covered Pretzel Day.

Friday is Family Day, and the store is officially open to the public. In addition to browsing the store’s grand opening specials, there will also be free entertainment for the whole family including live music and kid-friendly activities.

The first 5,000 customers on Friday will receive a Local Eatery Passport to Savings to support local eateries.

Saturday’s celebration includes a ribbon-cutting ceremony, as well as fireworks. There will be a parade at 9:00 a.m. featuring antique cars, mascots, local dignitaries, and the Niles High School Marching Band to kick off the ceremony.

Trumbull United Way President, Ginny Pasha, along with United Way member agencies will cut a special ribbon made of $100 bills for their organizations plus a $1,000 bill for the United Way to symbolize Boscov’s commitment to local charities.

In addition, there will be live performances from Elvis Aaron Presley Jr. and Jason Lindsey, aka “Mr. Science” in the store’s community auditorium.

Fireworks are scheduled for 9:00 p.m. and patrons can tune into Hot 101.1 FM to hear synchronized music for the firework show.