Posts Tagged ‘mall’

2019 Santa Breakfast

Santa greeting the crowd at the Santa Breakfast at Tysons Corner Center
Santa greeting the crowd at the Santa Breakfast at Tysons Corner Center

Tysons Corner Center

A couple of weeks ago, I covered the 2019 Santa Breakfast at Tysons Corner Center. Similarly to last year, there was a big crowd at the Food Court on Level 3. Santa got all the attention as he arrived by train. Also, Those Funny Little People performed a show while kids made it over to Santa. Although there were no formal photos with Santa while he was sitting in his set, there were still plenty of photos made while he was there. Meanwhile, there were many lined up for face painting and balloon animals. Kelly and Tommy from the Tommy show hosted the program, and they made sure all the vendors that participated were highlighted. Overall, I enjoyed the B8ta table. They had a combination of technology and STEM learning puzzles on display. I’m sure some Christmas ideas were found there!

The Tommy Show getting photos with fans at the Santa Breakfast at Tysons Corner Center
The Tommy Show getting photos with fans at the Santa Breakfast at Tysons Corner Center
Santa arriving by train at the food court in Tysons Corner Center
Santa arriving by train at the food court in Tysons Corner Center
Breakfast Buffet line at Tysons Corner Center Food Court
Breakfast Buffet line at Tysons Corner Center Food Court
Fairfax County Police get a photo with Santa at Tysons Corner Center
Fairfax County Police get a photo with Santa at Tysons Corner Center
Visiting with kids at the 2019 Santa Breakfast at Tysons Corner Center
Visiting with kids at the 2019 Santa Breakfast at Tysons Corner Center

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2019 Black Friday

Warby Parker location at Tysons Corner Center on Black Friday
Warby Parker location at Tysons Corner Center on 2019 Black Friday

Tysons Corner Center

Last week was 2019 Black Friday – the busiest shopping day at Tysons Corner Center. In light of it being a couple of years since I have been here the day after Thanksgiving, it was a spectacle! The Macerich marketing team wanted me to get some great images specifically of the crowds. In general, there was no area inside that was not filled with shoppers. Moreover, there was significant traffic coming into the center in cars!

Digital board in Aviary Court at Tysons Corner Center crowded with shoppers
Digital board in Aviary Court at Tysons Corner Center crowded with shoppers
BrandBox area at Tysons Corner Center with a heavy shopping crowd
BrandBox area at Tysons Corner Center with a heavy shopping crowd
Escalators and LPQ at Tysons Corner Center with lots of holiday shoppers
Escalators and LPQ at Tysons Corner Center with lots of holiday shoppers
Lower level looking up 3 levels at Tysons Corner Center during holiday shopping
Lower level looking up 3 levels at Tysons Corner Center during holiday shopping

The open area overlooking the levels from the 3rd Floor Food court is an especially nice viewpoint. Because of the nice large skylight windows, this sunny day really had a lot of light streaming in. Hopefully everyone braved the conditions and finished all their shopping!

Upper level looking down 3 levels at Tysons Corner Center during Black Friday
Upper level looking down 3 levels at Tysons Corner Center during holiday shopping
Traffic in and out of Tysons Corner Center on 2019 Black Friday
Traffic in and out of Tysons Corner Center on Black Friday

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Kris Allen 2019 Christmas Tree Lighting

Santa introduces Kris Allen on the Plaza at Tysons Corner Center
Santa introduces Kris Allen on the Plaza at Tysons Corner Center

The Plaza – Tysons, VA

Kris Allen returned to Tysons for the 2019 Christmas Tree Lighting event. Prior to this year, he had visited in 2016 at the holidays for the same occasion. Still I don’t think Santa thinks that Kris will be stealing his job anytime soon! In contrast to the last time Kris performed, the weather was markedly colder out on the Plaza.

Kris Allen 2019 performing at the Christmas Tree Lighting ceremony at Tysons Corner Center
Kris Allen 2019 performing at the Christmas Tree Lighting ceremony at Tysons Corner Center
Kris Allen performs at the 2019 Christmas Tree Lighting event on the Plaza
Kris Allen performs at the 2019 Christmas Tree Lighting event on the Plaza
Kris Allen 2019 performing at the Christmas Tree Lighting ceremony at Tysons Corner Center

Plaza Christmas Tree

While the concert was still going on, I walked through the Plaza away from the Concourse. Straightaway you can see the beautiful curving urban design of the space. Previously, I made my favorite image of the Plaza from this fire pit. Although the sky did not have the nice blue color that the original had, I still attempt to get this photo every year. When all the lights on the tree are lit, and combined with the colored light on the Hyatt, it just looks like the holidays in Tysons. So maybe this is a new Christmas tradition for me? What kinds of photos do you look forward to making every year?

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