LAPLACE – With a focus on new jobs, charitable support, and every day low prices, the newly expanded Wal-Mart Supercenter in LaPlace, located at 1616 W. Airline Highway, will celebrate its grand opening at 8 a.m., Wednesday, Oct. 27.

It will be a 24-hour store.

One of the primary activities of the grand opening is to announce $13,000 in donations through Wal-Mart’s Good Works community involvement program to a number of organizations. The store will also have a budget to give donations away throughout the year. Organizations interested in receiving funding can contact the store for details.

Other activities planned during the grand opening ceremony are: a bass fishing game, NASCAR car show, Coca-Cola Fun Trailer, numerous product samples, vendor demonstrations and appearances by several costumed characters, including Ronald McDonald.

The store will employ approximately 600 associates, which includes 330 additional jobs created by the expansion.