T.G.I. Friday's today announced it will host America's Largest Halloween Party on Thursday, October 29 from 9 p.m. to close at nearly 600 participating restaurants in the U.S. The Halloween Weekend 2009 kick-off bash will feature penny appetizers with the purchase of a beverage in the bar only after 9 p.m. by any guest in costume. Members of Friday's proprietary guest recognition program Give Me More Stripes® get an even better treat: a coupon via email good for penny appetizers with the purchase of a beverage in the bar only valid anytime day and night on October 29. The coupon for Give Me More Stripes members is required for redemption prior to 9 pm.

"Who wants to wait until Friday to kick off their Halloween weekend when in here, it's always Friday's," asked Andrew Jordan, senior vice president of marketing for T.G.I. Friday's. "It's one of the biggest holiday parties of the year so it only makes sense for Friday's to start the fun. We're giving all superheroes, gladiators and celebrity-wannabes permission to get their ghost on early by coming to Friday's on Thursday for America's Largest Halloween Party."

Friday's will also be introducing a new line of signature drinks just in time for the Halloween bash and will feature what is sure to be a Halloween classic: the Pumpkin Pie Martini, a creamy, spiced pumpkin cocktail for grown-ups with Captain Morgan®, Kahlua®, Butterscotch Schnapps, and pumpkin spices, served up with a touch of whipped cream.

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