Get to President Trump's campaign rally early Tuesday, because a ticket will not necessarily get you inside Orlando's Amway Center.
Organizers say the event is first-come, first-serve and a ticket is no guarantee of admission.
There will be outdoor screens for the overflow crowd.
President Trump tweeted that more than 70-thousand people requested tickets for the venue that holds fewer than 20-thousand.
Doors open at 4 p.m., but a tailgate will start outside at 10 a.m.
President Trump will take the stage after 8.
Not everyone is welcoming the president with open arms.
A "Win with Love" rally will take place at the Stonewall Bar on West Church Street.
Another group, Latinos United for Respeto, will gather at 4 at Lake Eola for a Love Rally.
With the rally, demonstrations, and the umbrella of presidential security, downtown traffic will be a mess on Tuesday.
People are urged to use public transportation and SunRail will be running late trains to accommodate the crowds.
Road Closures:
It is expected the roadways in the immediate area surrounding the Amway Center in downtown Orlando will begin closing starting at 9 a.m. on Tuesday, June 18, including:
- Church Street, from Hughey Avenue to Garland Avenue
- Church Street, from Hughey Avenue to Division Avenue, will close on 4:00 p.m. Sunday, June 16 and remain closed through Tuesday, June 18
- South Street, from Hughey Avenue to Division Avenue
- Pine Street, from Garland Avenue to Hughey Avenue
- Hughey Avenue, from Central Boulevard to South Street
- Division Avenue, from Anderson Street to Central Boulevard
Additional road closures are planned to be implemented at 2 p.m., including the closure of the I-4 westbound South Street on-ramp.
Further road closures may be implemented on the event day as needed. Specific event road closures, including any decisions regarding necessary traffic changes on I-4, are being determined by the U.S. Secret Service, not the City of Orlando.
Recommended Detours:
In an effort to reduce travel delays on Tuesday, June 18, the city recommends taking the following routes to get around the area:
- To head north in downtown: from Division Avenue, make a right onto east Anderson Street, and then make a left to go north on Rosalind Avenue.
- To head south in downtown: from Division Avenue, make a right onto Central Boulevard and then make a left to go south on Orange Blossom Trail.
- To move east and west in downtown: the following roads will provide east and west bound access – Anderson Street, Washington Street and Robinson Street.
Alternative Modes of Transportation:
The City of Orlando encourages those who may be traveling in or out of downtown on this day to plan for additional travel time in anticipation of traffic delays. Alternate forms of transportation, such as LYMMO, SunRail, and bike share, can also assist in getting around.
- LYNX and LYMMO will operate normal hours on Tuesday, June 18. Please anticipate route detours and schedule delays. Please check golynx.com for the latest information or call their customer service hotline at 407.841.5969.
- SunRail has announced additional evening service for Tuesday, June 18. SunRail will operate its normal service schedule until 10:00 p.m. Beginning at 10:00 p.m., SunRail will operate three northbound and three southbound trains departing exclusively from Church Street Station. The last train is scheduled to depart at 10:45 p.m.
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