Crowds of people flocked to the area's shopping malls and department stores, eager to get savings and continue traditions with family and friends.

It’s officially Black Friday! If you’re just now getting around to checking out the annual deal, there’s a lot of ground to cover. Although Black Friday deals launched a bit early this year, many shoppers have been waiting for Thanksgiving weekend to get their hands on some of the year’s deepest discounts.

Businesses around the Philadelphia region saw an influx of customers on Black Friday as doorbuster deals led to big lines and packed parking lots at malls. At the Target in Cherry Hill, customers lined up outside before doors opened at 6 a.