LIVE BLACK FRIDAY SHOPPING BLOG BEGINS

The holiday shopping season officially opened Thursday evening in Las Vegas, spilling into today as shoppers sought out deals.

YES, WE HAVE PARKING SPOTS Plenty of open parking at Galleria at Sunset mall for start of today's Black Friday shopping. Cars are starting to stream in at 7:30 a.m., but the only packed area is right near the main entrance. Farther away from the front door, there are wide-open spaces.