PHOENIX — Chinese restaurant chain Panda Express will open its newest Phoenix location on Wednesday.

A community celebration will take place at 4322 W. Thomas Road starting at 8:30 a.m.

The first 88 adult guests in line will receive a free T-shirt, while guests under 18 will get Panda headbands.

The California-based fast food restaurant chain will host an official ribbon-cutting, according to Jesus Toloza, Panda Express’ area coach of operations.

“Our entire Panda team is grateful to serve the Phoenix community by providing nearly 40 new jobs and supporting local organizations through fundraising opportunities,” Toloza said in a Tuesday announcement.

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