Monroeville, Westmoreland malls announce Thanksgiving Day closure

The company that owns two local malls announced Wednesday that they will remain closed on Thanksgiving.

Monroeville Mall and Westmoreland Mall will reopen for Black Friday.

Both are owned by CBL, which announced that it is closing 72 of its malls nationwide for Thanksgiving.

President and CEO  Stephen Lebovitz wrote the following letter to shoppers:

"Over the last few years, we've watched as the magic of Black Friday has been diminished by an earlier start to the holiday shopping season. Gone are the days of waking before dawn to hunt for deals and doorbusters. Well, not this year."

"We're happy to announce that our malls will be closed this year on Thanksgiving and will open for Black Friday at 6 a.m. We want you to spend Thanksgiving with family and friends and come fresh and excited to spend Black Friday with us. So enjoy that extra plate of pie at dinner, take a long afternoon nap, set your alarm and wake up with us to bring back the magic of Black Friday."

"Have a happy Thanksgiving. We'll see you Friday."

Cox Media Group