Workers are busy prepping for the grand opening of a new super-sized Walmart at State Road 44 and Morse Boulevard in The Villages.
The grand opening is set for 7:30 a.m. Wednesday.
Several event canopies have been erected to house exhibits as well as a stage for speakers and musical performances.
After the opening ceremony a day-long celebration featuring entertainment, giveaways, and nonprofit grant presentations. The first 300 customers in line will receive a $25 Walmart gift card (limit one gift card per family, while supplies last).
Golf legend Nancy Lopez will bring a little star power to the opening of a new Walmart in The Villages. Lopez will provide golf tips and insights from noon to 1:30 p.m. The LPGA Hall of Famer, who has a long history with The Villages, will also hold a meet-and-greet.
Other notable personalities on hand will include actor, comedian, and TV host Anthony Anderson and world-renowned saxophonist Mike Phillips, known as the only musician, to have played with the “Big 3,” Michael Jackson, Prince, and Stevie Wonder. Anderson will be at Walmart at 3 p.m. and Phillips will perform from 5:45 to 7 p.m.
The Leesburg High School band will also perform at the opening.