Tanger Outlet Mall to Open at National Harbor Ahead of Black Friday Rush

National Harbor's new Tanger Outlets are set to open Friday, Nov. 22, with grand opening events throughout the weekend, including a ribbon cutting, holiday fashion package giveaways, and a holiday music and fireworks show, reportsNBCWashington.com.

The 340,000-square-foot outdoor mall will feature more than 85 designer outlet stores, such as Coach and Ralph Lauren, and will bring in about 900 new jobs, the TV station said.

Fort Washington and Oxon Hill residents filed lawsuits to stop the construction, NBC reported, but a judge in Prince George's County Circuit Court ruled in favor of the Tanger Outlets. He said that halting the project would have a negative economic impact on the county. The residents have appealed.

The company's website says Tanger Outlets National Harbor includes the following lineup of outlet stores: White House Black Market, Calvin Klein, Gap, Halston Heritage, American Eagle Outfitters, Tommy Hilfiger, Banana Republic, Theory, Elie Tahari, Brooks Brothers, Aeropostale, Coach, Hugo Boss, J. Crew, Peter Millar, Diane von Furstenberg, Le Creuset and more.

"The opening of the Tanger Outlets National Harbor will have a major economic impact on Prince George's County and the State of Maryland. These outlets will attract regional visitors, offer wonderful opportunities for our residents to 'shop local,' and, most importantly, create jobs for thousands of Prince George's County citizens," said Prince George's County Executive Rushern L. Baker, III in the company news release. "I commend Tanger Outlets on their timely choice to open in Prince George's County, invest in our residents, and bring more retail variety to our community as we start this year's holiday shopping season. This outlet will add another destination to Prince George's diverse mix of great attractions for people from around the country to enjoy while visiting the Washington, D.C., region.

The grand opening of Tanger Outlets National Harbor will benefit the Washington Redskins Charitable Foundation, according to the company news release.

Grand Opening Schedule:

To celebrate and welcome shoppers, the center will host a weekend of holiday opening activities. Special events and entertainment will include:

Stores Open
When:  Friday, November 22 at 9 a.m.

Official Ribbon-Cutting Ceremony
When:  Friday, November 22 at 10 a.m.
Speakers:  Steven B. Tanger, President and CEO of Tanger Outlets, Milt Peterson, Chairman, Peterson Companies, and local dignitaries.

Holiday Fireworks presentation and Music Show
When: Friday evening, November 22 7 – 10 p.m.
Holiday musical performances throughout Grand Opening weekend
Fashionably Sparkling Photo Booth