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series. The mall hosts themed summer celebrations every Thursday from 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. and 5:30 p.m. – 7 p.m., debuting with a Welcome Celebration for the famous Five Guys Burgers and Fries on Thursday, June 10. Join us for the best entertainment around. Plus, enter to win a $100 mall gift card at each event! Upcoming events include:

Thursday, June 10

High Five for Five Guys!

11 a.m. – 1 p.m. & 5:30 p.m. – 7 p.m.

Welcome Five Guys Burgers and Fries to Exton Square Mall during the first Thursdays, Chill Days! event, a Food Court Celebration! Listen to live upbeat summer classics from “Barbara Ann” to “Margaritaville” as the Jersey “Shore” Boys jam and strolling characters the Italian Chef and Mr. Banana entertain the crowd.

Thursday, June 17

Celebrate Dads & Grads!

11 a.m. – 1 p.m. & 5:30 p.m. – 7 p.m.

As Father’s Day approaches, and friends and family throw caps in the air, it is time to thank dad and celebrate graduation! Join strolling characters—a funky graduate and a dear, old dad— along with live musical favorites from the talented band “A Formal Affair.”

Exton Square Mall, located at the intersections of Routes 30 and 100 in the heart of Chester County, is the area’s top shopping destination with a strong commitment to the community and an array of one-of-a-kind customer service amenities.  With approximately 1,000,000-square-feet of retail space, the center is anchored by Macy’s, Boscov’s, JCPenney and Sears; features a nine-unit Food Court and boasts more than 130 specialty shops including Abercrombie & Fitch, American Eagle Outfitters, Aéropostale, Charlotte Russe, Banana Republic, Forever 21, Hollister Co. and Zumiez.  The mall is also home to the Chester County Art Association’s Exton Square Studio and recipient of the prestigious 2009 Community Partner of the Year Award from United Way of Chester County.

Exton Square Mall is owned and managed by Pennsylvania Real Estate Investment Trust (PREIT). PREIT, founded in 1960 and one of the first equity REITs in the U.S., has a primary investment focus on retail shopping malls and community centers. Currently, PREIT’s retail portfolio consists of 54 retail properties including 38 shopping malls, 13 community centers, and three properties under development. PREIT’s properties are located the eastern half of the United States, primarily in the Mid-Atlantic region. PREIT is headquartered in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The Company’s website can be found at www.preit.com. PREIT is publicly traded on the NYSE under the symbol PEI.