Where there is popcorn, there are people!
After a Michigan Avenue construction project forced Garrett Popcorn to close its doors, they have finally reopened at 625 N. Michigan Ave (entrance is on Ontario), in time to celebrate their 60th Anniversary!
I had the pleasure of live-tweeting the event hoopla and sharing the festivities with Garrett’s fans! Tweets containing the hashtag #GPSMA (Garrett Popcorn Shops Michigan Avenue) have been compiled – so get comfy, grab some popcorn and see all of the buzz for yourselves!
Garrett Popcorn provided free bags of caramel-cheese mix to celebrate the re-opening Thursday October 15th, from 10am to noon. People were in line at 8:30 am to greet the Garrett team with clapping and cheers as the doors swung open! The media was there, popcorn lovers of all ages came out… and so were the raindrops. Luckily, in addition to popcorn, Garrett also provided ponchos!
Check out the Fox Chicago coverage of the opening festivities, it will leave your mouth watering!
How does Traffic Management and the Chicago Police feel about Garrett Popcorn? You can view my Garrett Grand Opening photo stream to see all of the smiles on the Mag Mile!
So, are you a little salty that you missed the celebration? Do you think I am super cheesy? Have you ever had Garrett Popcorn induced orange fingers?
60 years as a Chicago institution means there are 60 years worth of Garrett Popcorn stories to share! What are your favorite Garrett Popcorn memories!?
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I have loved Garretts over 25 years – but my favorite memories are yet to come, I think! Although, sharing {fighting over} a Large caramel with my son has to top the list!
I have loved Garretts over 25 years – but my favorite memories are yet to come, I think! Although, sharing {fighting over} a Large caramel with my son has to top the list!