REDLANDS, CA — The Redlands Police Department will host its sixth annual Thanksgiving Tuesday event Nov. 24, offering a free holiday meal to community members at Sylvan Park, the city announced on Tuesday.
The event will begin at 11 a.m., with police officers and civilian department staff serving a Thanksgiving feast prepared using the Redlands Police Officers Association's barbecue trailer, according to the city.
Cooks will begin preparing early Tuesday morning, smoking more than 20 turkeys for the event. The meal will include smoked turkey, fresh smashed potatoes, green beans, cranberry sauce, stuffing and gravy, according to the city.
In addition, coffee or tea from Starbucks, pies provided by Toyota of Redlands, and New Age Gaming will have a video game trailer at the event.
Stater Bros. Charities is sponsoring the event, making the meal free to all attendees.
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