Duke Reale, of Galloway, is the first in line for President Donald Trump and his "Keep America Great Rally," Sunday, Jan. 26, 2020. (Tim Hawk | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com)

Duke Reale, of Galloway, felt a little antsy as he waited for the arrival of President Donald Trump and his "Keep America Great Again Rally" scheduled for Tuesday at the Wildwoods Convention Center.

What's the best way to calm the nerves? Be first in line, which is where he found himself Sunday afternoon, arriving at 2 p.m ahead of approximately 20 other Trump supporters who had their chairs set up in a neat line down the sidewalk.

"I felt the energy with Trump coming," said Reale, as he sat in a folding chair next to the entrance of Fox Park on Atlantic Avenue, the staging area until they are moved to the convention center parking lot Monday.

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Richard Snowden, of Buffalo, New York, right, talks while standing in line for President Donald Trump and his "Keep America Great Rally," Sunday, Jan. 26, 2020. Snowden was second in line. (Tim Hawk | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com)

Second in line, dressed in a grey striped suit with a red tie, stood Richard Snowden, of Buffalo, New York.

"I've attended 62 previous (Trump) rallies and I kind of always like to get there early."

What that means for Snowden, he says, is that he is assured of a spot up front. Only about 7,500 people – the first in line – will be admitted to the convention center.

The Jersey Shore town in Cape May County was buzzing Sunday, less than 48 hours before Trump’s schedule rally to support Congressman Jeff Van Drew who recently switched from the Democratic party and declared his allegiance to the Republicans and Trump.

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The rally, scheduled to start at 7 p.m. pm Tuesday, is a first-come, first-serve basis for the 7,500 ticket holders that will fit inside the convention center.

In interviews with NJ Advance Media, people said they were coming hundreds of miles — some as far away as Florida — to see the president.

There’s expected to be overflow viewing areas outside of the convention center, along with other amenities including portable bathrooms, food offerings, and other merchandise vendors who have secured permits from the city.

But to keep your position in line, more than two days before the event, requires teamwork and being comfortable with your living arrangements and new roommates.

"The first 15-20 people that come here, we form an extended brotherhood or an extended family type situation," said Snowden. "We cover for one another so we take our breaks."

Getting there early also has the perk of parking your vehicle close, so your bed is nearby.

'My car's right there," Snowden said, pointing to the street only a few steps away from where he was standing. "I'll sleep in my car two or three hours tonight."

Anyone that goes to a restaurant, your spot is saved. How about a pee break? Your spot is saved. Of course street side pizza delivery is always an option said Snowden.

"I've got this figured out," he said. "I've done 60-some rallies, if I haven't figured it out by now, I'm in trouble.

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Chairs hold positions of the fist in line for President Donald Trump and his "Keep America Great Rally," Sunday, Jan. 26, 2020.(Tim Hawk | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com)

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Fences line the Wildwood Convention Center parking lot, Sunday, Jan. 26, 2020. (Tim Hawk | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com)

Covering the convention center parking lot and boardwalk were fences set up to coral the thousands of people expected to descend on the boardwalk and join Snowden in the next two days.

Curious onlookers walked the boardwalk, stopping to take a few pictures of the surrounding scenes,and if for only a moment be part of South Jersey history. Others walked the streets, happily greeting each other as they passed.

Across from the convention center workers from the Oceanic Hotel were busy hanging Trump banners on the balconies as people walked in buying rally merchandise.

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Brian McDowell, of North Wildwood, operates his Trump merchandise stand at the intersection of New Jersey Avenue and Third Avenue in North Wildwood, Sunday, Jan. 26, 2020. (Tim Hawk | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com)

A few miles up the road in North Wildwood, Brian McDowell, who said he appeared on the third season of "The Apprentice," Trump's reality show, operated a merchandise stand at the intersection of Third and New Jersey Avenue.

"Lasted two weeks and got fired," said McDowell of his appearance on the show.

But that didn't stop him from being a Trump supporter.

"I thought that of all the candidates that declared, that Donald Trump was by far the best candidate to be President of the United States."

McDowell said business has been great other than a few cars driving by giving them the finger yelling out F-trump.

"But for the most part it's been a huge positive response here."

For more photos of Wildwood preparing for Trump's visit, see below. Here's a complete list of what you need to know ahead of the event.

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The Wildwoods prepare for the arrive of President Donald Trump and his "Keep America Great Rally," Sunday, Jan. 26, 2020. (Tim Hawk | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com)

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The Wildwoods prepare for the arrive of President Donald Trump and his "Keep America Great Rally," Sunday, Jan. 26, 2020. (Tim Hawk | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com)

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Workers sweep the steps of the Oceanic Hotel, across from the Wildwood Convention Center, Sunday, Jan. 26, 2020. The hotel will be selling Trump merchandise. (Tim Hawk | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com)

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A passerby takes a picture of the Oceanic Hotel, across from the Wildwood Convention Center, Sunday, Jan. 26, 2020. (Tim Hawk | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com)

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The Wildwoods prepare for the arrive of President Donald Trump and his "Keep America Great Rally," Sunday, Jan. 26, 2020. (Tim Hawk | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com)

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The Wildwoods prepare for the arrive of President Donald Trump and his "Keep America Great Rally," Sunday, Jan. 26, 2020. (Tim Hawk | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com)

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The Wildwoods prepare for the arrive of President Donald Trump and his "Keep America Great Rally," Sunday, Jan. 26, 2020. (Tim Hawk | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com)

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Colleen Sowers, of Wildwood Crest, buys Trump shirts in North Wildwood, Sunday, Jan. 26, 2020. (Tim Hawk | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com)

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Mercedes Nunez, of North Carolina, left and her sister Nikki Micciche, of Long Island, wait in line for President Donald Trump and his "Keep America Great Rally," Sunday, Jan. 26, 2020. (Tim Hawk | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com)

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The Wildwoods prepare for the arrive of President Donald Trump and his "Keep America Great Rally," Sunday, Jan. 26, 2020. (Tim Hawk | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com)

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Carol Holtzapfel, of cape May, poses for a picture in front of a President Donald trump cut out in North Wildwood, Sunday, Jan. 26, 2020. (Tim Hawk | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com)

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Fences line the Wildwood Convention Center parking lot, Sunday, Jan. 26, 2020. (Tim Hawk | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com)

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A woman poses for a picture by the The Wildwoods prepare for the arrive of President Donald Trump and his "Keep America Great Rally," Sunday, Jan. 26, 2020. (Tim Hawk | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com)