MILWAUKEE — About 400 volunteers are working hard to prepare for the Salvation Army's annual Christmas Family Feast at the Baird Center.
TMJ4 got a sneak peek Monday inside the venue where volunteers are putting together a complete feast featuring turkey, sides and dessert for roughly 4,000 expected guests on Christmas Day.

The event will include special appearances from Santa and the Grinch, adding festive entertainment for families attending the meal.
Doors will open at 10:30 a.m. Christmas Day at the Baird Center. The dine-in-only meal will be served from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. The event is free and open to the public.
The meal will include:
- Oven-roasted turkey
- Creamy mashed potatoes
- Tender green beans
- Holiday dessert
- Refreshing beverages.

The Baird Center is located at 400 W Wisconsin Ave, Milwaukee, WI 53203.
For more information, visit their website.
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