BELLINGHAM, WA (MyBellinghamNow.com) – A date has been set for the much-anticipated opening of Bellingham’s second Trader Joe’s store.

After months of online speculation, Trader Joe’s announced that the new storefront will open on Thursday, May 29 at 8 a.m.

Trader Joe’s crew members will host a brief ribbon-cutting ceremony to welcome customers into the new store located at 4255 Meridian Street in the Cordata Center. The ceremony begins at 7:55 a.m. with music and giveaways.

The store will be open between 8 a.m. and 9 p.m. daily.