El Paso, Texas (CNN) The Cielo Vista Walmart reopened Thursday, almost four months after 22 people were killed in a mass shooting here.

A banner that read #ELPASOSTRONG was unveiled at the reopening ceremony, and a store manager raised an American flag on the roof.

Dozens of employees and residents applauded before heading into the store, which opened about 8:45 a.m. (10:45 a.m. ET).

The Ceilo Vista Walmart reopened Thursday to applause.

As customers entered, employees cheered in unison, welcoming each customer and sharing handshakes and hugs.