TOLEDO, OHIO — Trump is holding his first rally of the 2020 election year tonight at the Huntington Center in Toledo, Ohio, with doors expected to open at 3:00 p.m. EST.

Although Trump won the state's 18 electoral votes easily in 2016, tonight's rally will be held within a few miles of Ohio's border with Michigan, a battleground state that is widely expected to be ground zero in the 2020 election.

Enjoy the sights and sounds from the festive pre rally crowd below. The vibe is contagious! Check back for live updates.

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President @realDonaldTrump is wheels up, off the South Lawn of the @WhiteHouse, en route to OHIO... pic.twitter.com/jiFo72qj6x — Dan Scavino Jr.🇺🇸 (@Scavino45) January 9, 2020

Excitement in the air, a place where you can hang out with all the boys.#ToledoRally 🎥#BehindTheScenes #Videojournalist pic.twitter.com/xLP2MqSqu2 — 𝚁𝚊𝚟 (@TVRav) January 9, 2020

The Trump rally line in Toledo is so long you can’t even see the end of it pic.twitter.com/VolnGVOwa6 — Jack Posobiec 🇺🇸 (@JackPosobiec) January 9, 2020

I’m downtown at @Huntington_Ctr to cover tonight’s #TrumpRally and the place is filling up fast. pic.twitter.com/DK0d68T5eu — Andy Rower (@Andy_Rower) January 9, 2020

5 City Blocks filled with Trump loving Americans. So nice to see. #ToledoRally pic.twitter.com/d43uCkNYPW — Big Fish (@BigFish3000) January 9, 2020

Proud of my son and daughter attending President Trump’s first re-election rally today in Toledo OH 🇺🇸☝️💯👏 pic.twitter.com/KAKGd1NXtF — John Hinkle (@HinkleNation) January 9, 2020

Huntington Center Toledo Ohio. Trump Rally, waiting to see the POTUS. pic.twitter.com/LNDSOSOFYr — Mel Sancrant (@mdsancrant) January 9, 2020

Doors are open and the massive crowd is pouring into the Huntington Center for tonight’s @realDonaldTrump #KeepAmericaGreat rally! pic.twitter.com/2kiiNaNpEQ — Erin Perrine (@ErinMPerrine) January 9, 2020

A 14 yr old Trump supporter at the rally, how AWESOME IS THAT👊💥

♦️Reporter: What do you like most about the President?

♦️14 yr old: I like how he doesn't give a crap about what anyone thinks, he goes with what he believes in & he LOVES this Country!#MAGA 🇺🇸 #KAG #ToledoRally pic.twitter.com/4xgFDNyFNc — Angel Patriot💞🇺🇸 (@Angel5Christine) January 9, 2020

#TrumpRally #Ohio#Toledo

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Trump Supporters are the 'Champions of the World' and thanks to Independent Media keeping things fair and balanced.



The voters see past the MSM garbage,we leave them holding the bag.#2020Election pic.twitter.com/pwAZB9RoQL — Trump Blogger (@TheTrumpBlogger) January 9, 2020

Trump rally Toledo. 6 hours before event. MAGA pic.twitter.com/X2SIt8fTe9 — Terry Turner (@TerryTu48569695) January 9, 2020

WOW!



Look at the line to enter the @Huntington_Ctr in Toledo, Ohio for the #TrumpRally tonight!



🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸 pic.twitter.com/Cdw9KPhGOe — Team Trump (Text FIRST to 88022) (@TeamTrump) January 9, 2020

Lining up on Toledo’s streets to try to get in Trump Rally. pic.twitter.com/OxkUtzyOxe — Big Fish (@BigFish3000) January 9, 2020

Supporters are already out in full force. Some have been camping out long before the sun came out. #TrumpRally #TrumpOhio @SpectrumNews1OH pic.twitter.com/aY125YEfqS — Ryan Schmelz (@rschmelztv) January 9, 2020

President Trump’s supporters lined up in Toledo almost 12 hours before rally tonight!!



Hey D-RATS, 👇👇 These are Real PATRIOTS not BOTS!!#Trump2020KAG #Trump2020LandslideVictory pic.twitter.com/Qur1GC2ioY — 🇺🇸 Pismo 🇺🇸 (@Pismo_B) January 9, 2020

Toledo Huntington center trump rally. 10:45 a.m. pic.twitter.com/oAp09YJu0G — Nick K (@Glasscitynick) January 9, 2020

Here's a pic of 2 gentlemen having a conversation from both sides that is refreshing.



See you can disagree and have a civil conversation.



Other should follow suit.#TrumpRally #Toledo pic.twitter.com/XAnk5cutNW — Mrs. Rutter ™ (@lindarutter) January 9, 2020

Hey @DilleyShow

We (@julka_369 and Wanda) decided to do it again. Freezing yet again but front row is worth it.#TrumpRally Toledo Ohio#MerryChristmasRally pic.twitter.com/02FYDnNuW7 — Jami Dee B...Constitution Chick 4 Life (@JamiDee5) January 9, 2020

Overnight

MUST WATCH: @realDonaldTrump supporters are camping out in Toledo, Ohio *20 hours* before the #TrumpRally begins!



See you soon 🇺🇸



pic.twitter.com/qfUjJCu5Zw — Team Trump (Text FIRST to 88022) (@TeamTrump) January 9, 2020

Made it to Toledo for Trump’s Rally - Can’t wait to see you all out here tomorrow! #MAGA #KAG2020https://t.co/vWE9zNIFzQ pic.twitter.com/qOEMceWS3j — Ben Bergquam (@BBergquam) January 9, 2020