Military families can enjoy a weekend of special discounts and freebies during the Operation Yellow Ribbon, presented by Navy Federal Credit Union, this Saturday December 17th and Sunday, December 18th.

Those with a valid military ID can show their card at Center Court to receive a wristband that offers additional military discounts throughout the mall. Patrons will also be entered to win a $500 shopping spree.

On Saturday, December 17th the hours for Operation Yellow Ribbon are 10:00 am to 9:00 pm, and Sunday, December 18th from noon to 6:00 pm.

Some of the participating merchants include:

• Best Buy Mobile: 25% off any accessory; $25 off any phone
• Kay Jewelers: extra 10% off
• Mrs. Powell’s:  free cookie and cup of hot cocoa
• Pretzelmaker: 10% discount, and each purchase enters you in a raffle for $25 gift card
• Sunglass Hut: 20% off Oakleys
• Footlocker: 20% off (standard military discount)
• GNC: 25% off (standard military discount)
• Dressbarn:  15% off entire purchase
• Rue 21: 15% off entire purchase
• Crazy 8: First 100 customers on 12/17 and 12/18 receive 20% off entire purchase