The much-anticipated opening of Trader Joe's in St. Petersburg will include a ceremonial lei-cutting, food demonstrations, live music, a balloon artist "and more," the chain said in a statement Tuesday, setting the stage for the Feb. 13 event.

The company also used the occasion to announce the appointment of David Gardner as the "captain," or manager, of the 9,000-square-foot St. Petersburg store at 2742 4th St. N.

The opening will take place at 8 a.m. The store will be open from 8 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. daily, the statement said.