DENISON, Texas (KXII) - Downtown Denison hosted a Twilight Shopping event Thursday, inviting residents to browse local businesses after regular hours with options for shopping, dining and entertainment.

The event ran from 5 to 8 p.m., though Denison Main Street Director Donna Dow said most businesses plan to stay open until 8 and some will remain open even later."We are really excited to have Twilight shopping. It's downtown after dark, although it won't be that dark," Dow said.

Businesses aim to reach customers who work during the dayThirty-five downtown businesses have signed up to participate.