Here's what we know about President Donald Trump's Monroe, Louisiana rally

Greg Hilburn | The News Star

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President Donald Trump will headline a rally at 7 p.m. Wednesday in the Monroe Civic Center to support Republican Eddie Rispone in his bid to unseat Democratic Gov. John Bel Edwards in the Nov. 16 Louisiana governor's runoff election.

Here's what we know about the president's trip so far:

How to get tickets

Those who want to go to the event can request tickets at Trump's campaign website, www.donaldjtrump.com.

Requests are limited to two tickets per person.

Seating capacity of the Monroe Civic Center

Arena seating at the Monroe Civic Center is about 5,000, but the capacity can grow significantly with standing room on the arena floor depending on the configuration.

Expect the arena to be configured for about 7,500 people.

That's a similar capacity to the James E. Sudduth Coliseum in Lake Charles, where Trump headlined his last Louisiana rally on the eve of the Oct. 12 primary election.

Don't wait until the last minute

Trump is expected to draw a crowd that exceeds the capacity of the Monroe Civic Center, which means it's likely some ticket-holders may won't make it inside the arena.

That happened to hundreds of disappointed ticket-holders at the Lake Charles rally, where the fire marshal kept a number of people in the lobby rather than being able to enter the arena.

During a Trump campaign rally in Lexington, Ky., Monday, some supporters began camping out at Rupp Arena 30 hours before the event.

Expect long lines and wait times because of security.

What to expect with traffic, parking

Monroe Mayor Jamie Mayo said residents should be mindful of delays and road closures, though the Secret Service hasn't released the exact route the president will take from Monroe Regional Airport.

“The city of Monroe is expecting high attendance for the presidential visit at the Monroe Civic Center," Mayo said. "We want all residents and businesses in the downtown area to expect road closures and traffic delays starting on the morning of Nov. 6.

"Unfortunately, due to the heightened level of security, specific street closures and other details cannot be released to the public. We ask that attendees refrain from bringing large bags, purses, and containers to the Civic Center due to security protocols.

"Small clear purses are preferred (with minimum items such as keys, wallet, and/or medication only). Upon arrival at the civic center campus, attendees will be directed to designated parking areas by police.”

'The Beast' arrives early

"The Beast," which is what Trump calls his armor-plated motorcade limo, arrived at Monroe Regional Airport Wednesday ahead of the president's visit.

Trump almost always references the vehicle in his speeches.

"The Beast — it's the world most expensive army tank," he said during a Louisiana visit in Hackberry earlier this year.

In case you miss it

Those in northern Louisiana who are unable to attend the Wednesday rally in Monroe will have another chance to see the president next week in Shreveport-Bossier City.

The White House has scheduled a tentative rally Nov. 14 at the CenturyLink Center in Bossier City. That arena has a capacity of 15,000.

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Details of the Shreveport-Bossier rally remain tentative and have yet to be released.

Once the event is official, those interested in attending will be able to request tickets on the same website as for the Monroe event.

'Duck Dynasty' star to share stage with Trump again

"Duck Dynasty" star Willie Robertson will be among those who have speaking parts on stage during Trump's Monroe rally.

Robertson made many appearances with Trump in 2016 on the campaign trail and became close friends with Donald Trump Jr.

He also endorsed Rispone in the governor's race and even cut a TV ad with the candidate.

"Eddie has a heart for kids, a strong Christian faith and is a good business guy," Robertson told USA Today Network. "I think he got into the race for the right reasons and truly wants to change our state."

The last sitting president to visit Monroe

Trump's trip to Monroe will be the first time a sitting president has visited the city since Jan. 2, 1983, when Republican standard-bearer President Ronald Reagan came during a devastating Louisiana flood.

More: That time Ronald Reagan addressed the nation from Monroe, Louisiana

Almost 40 years ago, Reagan toured devastating flood damage in a Jeep during a one-hour stopover in Monroe where he joined sand-bagging efforts and addressed the nation via radio at the KWEZ-KMLB studio.

Greg Hilburn covers state politics for the USA TODAY Network of Louisiana. Follow him on Twitter @GregHilburn1.