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Virginia Gateway Celebrates Promenade Opening This Weekend

Final phase of Gainesville shopping destination will be welcomed with fireworks, live music, giveaways and more.

The Promenade at Virginia Gateway will host a grand opening celebration this weekend as the Gainesville shopping center welcomes several high-profile new stores with special events, live music and a fireworks show.

New stores include White House Black Market, LOFT, Francesca's Collections, Soma Intimates, Charming Charlie and Pinkberry, all open Saturday, as well as IT'Sugar opening Sunday.

The shopping center is located at the intersection of Linton Hall and Welling roads in Gainesville.

See more restaurants and shops and special grand opening deals.

Here's the schedule of events.

Saturday, April 26, 10:30 am – 9:00 pm

  • Opening Ceremony begins at 10:30 am
  • Fashion Show & Freeze Modeling
  • Meet Aly from WMZQ 
  • Register to Win a $1,000 Promenade shopping spree
  • Performance by the Manassas Symphony Orchestra Winds begins at 7:15 pm
  • Fireworks Show begins at 8:15 pm
  • Plus, live entertainment, specials and giveaways throughout the day
Sunday, April 27, 12:00 pm – 4:00 pm
  • Interactive splash fountain opens
  • IT’Sugar opens 
  • Face Painting and Balloon Artist
  • Children’s Entertainment
  • Performances by three-piece power pop band, Big Bang Boom


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