By SALINA POST
Downtown Salina is set to turn pink on Friday, Nov. 22, as local businesses participate in "Pink Friday," a nationwide event encouraging shoppers to support small and local businesses. Held annually the Friday before Black Friday, Pink Friday aims to shift attention to community-centered shopping and celebrate small businesses.
Leslie Bishop, executive director of Salina Downtown Inc., emphasized the importance of shopping small and supporting local businesses.
"The best gift you can give is to shop small and support our local businesses in downtown Salina," Bishop said. "For every one dollar spent locally, 70 cents stays local."
Shoppers are invited to visit a variety of participating stores in downtown Salina, each offering unique products and experiences. Featured businesses include Redefine Nutrition, Apron Strings, Red Fern Booksellers, Blushe Boutique, and many more, all of which will have special offerings for the event.
This year’s theme, “Pink is the New Black,” highlights the importance of supporting local establishments and keeping holiday spending within the community.
Make sure to "Think Pink First" and explore what Salina’s downtown has to offer.
Pink Friday participating businesses:
Redefine Nutrition - 204 E Iron
Apron Strings - 143 B S Santa Fe
Red Fern Booksellers - 106 S Santa Fe
Blushe Boutique - 128 S Santa Fe
The Bath Pub - 109 S Santa Fe
Flipping Fabulous - 127 N Santa Fe
Lauren Quinn Flower Boutique - 129 S Santa Fe
Eccentricity - 104 N Santa Fe
Rebecca Janes - 115 N Santa Fe
True Betty - 108 N Santa Fe
Sanity - 135 S Santa Fe
Vernon Jewelers - 123 N Santa Fe
Salina Art Center Gift Gallery - 242 S Santa Fe
Aromatic Massage - 232 S Santa Fe
The Cellar - 134 S Santa Fe #B200
Find out more about Salina Downtown events by visiting their website here.