Supporters of Democratic presidential candidate Bernie Sanders are inviting hundreds of people to a rally Saturday that could spill out of downtown Portland's Pioneer Courthouse Square.

No, Sanders won't be there. He'll be appearing on a nationally streamed telecast after the rally. But the speakers confirmed so far include racial justice and environmental advocates, a state representative and Portland City Commissioner Steve Novick.

The last major Sanders event in Portland, when the candidate spoke at the Moda Center in August, drew 28,000 people -- making it the campaign's largest rally at the time.

Here's everything should know if you're thinking about going -- of if you'll be in the area and wonder what the crowds are all about:

Where: Pioneer Courthouse Square, which is circled by four MAX lines and bound by SW Yamhill and Morrison Streets, SW Broadway, SW Sixth Avenue. If you're using your phone to find directions, the official address is 701 SW Sixth Ave.

When: The speeches start at noon and will likely last until after 2 p.m. The telecast with Sanders, starting at 3 p.m. local time, will be shown at a handful of bars and restaurants across Portland. For more details, go to the campaign's website.

Who's speaking? Confirmed speakers include Rep. Rob Nosse, D-Portland, Portland City Commissioner Steve Novick, Milwaukie Mayor Mark Gamba, Teressa Raiford of Don't Shoot Portland, Cameron Whitten of Know Your City and former Portland City Council candidate Nick Caleb.

Parking: Available in adjacent garages and parking lots. Public transit might be your best bet coming and going from downtown, whether you plan on attending the rally or not.

-- Denis C. Theriault

503-221-8430; @TheriaultPDX