RIDGELAND, Miss. ( WJTV ) – Northpark received a historical marker on Thursday as part of the mall’s 40th anniversary celebration.

Northpark opened its doors in Ridgeland 40 years ago and has been steadily expanding ever since. In addition to being a shopping center.

In the year leading up to their 40th anniversary, Northpark has celebrated the small businesses that call the center home by featuring their unique stories in a bi-monthly segment entitled “Shop Local Spotlight.”

“Northpark is more than just a shopping center,” said Shawn Cochran, General Manager of Northpark. “While it is a place where customers can come and shop for the latest styles, it is also a community hub that has connected people for 40 years now. Not only does Northpark connect community members with one another, but the center also provides a place where small businesses can both find and form relationships with customers.”

To further celebrate, Dillard’s will present “Fashion through the Decades” on Saturday, September 14, featuring the return of the Gayfer Girls to the runway for the first time ever in outfits inspired by the ‘80s, ‘90s and today. The fashion show is free and will begin at 2 p.m. Additionally, there will be a scavenger hunt with a $2,000 shopping spree grand prize, a spin-to-win gift with purchase booth, a DJ and photo opportunities.

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