How to attend (or protest at) President Trump's Phoenix rally Tuesday

President Donald Trump is returning to Phoenix for a rally 7 p.m. Tuesday at the downtown Phoenix Convention Center.

The visit, which is his first to Arizona as president, is expected to draw massive crowds of supporters and protesters.

The event will likely be similar to campaign-style rallies that have become part of his routine. Here's what you need to know whether you want to get inside to support the president or demonstrate outside.

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How to get inside the rally

Attendees must register to obtain tickets, but registration does not guarantee entry, which is on a first-come, first-serve basis.

Register at donaldjtrump.com/rallies/phoenix-az. Doors will open at 4 p.m.

Anyone hoping to get inside will need to get in line hours ahead of time at the Phoenix Convention Center. Rally attendees often show up first thing in the morning and wait all day.

In so many words, you will have to take the day off of work or school.

What to bring

Be prepared to stand outside for a long period of time. The weather forecast for Tuesday is mostly sunny with a high of 102 degrees. Consider bringing:

--- Snacks and a lot of water.

--- Cash. This will make it easier to buy Trump merchandise such as T-shirts, hats and pins, as well as snacks from any food vendors on the street.

--- Wear comfortable shoes.

--- A phone charger or an external battery. You don't want to be stuck with a dead phone as soon as Trump takes the stage.

--- A sweater or second layer if you are easily cold. It will be scorching outside, but it's usually brisk inside the center.

--- An exit plan. Coordinate with whoever is attending with you on where/when to meet up in case your phones die, cell service cuts out, or there is an emergency.

What not to bring: Guns

It is illegal for anyone except law enforcement to bring a gun or weapon inside the Phoenix Convention Center.

The center is also banning backpacks, bags, packages, glass and metal containers, coolers, signs, mace and pepper spray, aerosols, toy guns, ammunition, explosives, laser pointers, drones and selfie sticks, according to the website.

Phoenix police say: 'Be patient'

Phoenix Police Department spokesman Sgt. Jonathan Howard said police will not be sharing information on road closures, restricted areas or other plans ahead of time.

"Plans continue to be formulated and modified based on real time information coming in. For security and planning purposes, it is unlikely we will be able to share these details in advance of any events. Encourage your audience to plan ahead and be patient. Expect traffic restrictions and delays at security checkpoints. Be aware of your surroundings and if you see something, say something."

Street closures affect chunk of downtown

Phoenix Police Department announced Monday that roads will be closed in a swath around the convention center.

The following streets will be closed during the afternoon on Tuesday:

Monroe Street from Second to Seventh streets. Third Street from Washington to Van Buren streets. Fifth Street from Jefferson to Van Buren streets. While major streets in downtown Phoenix, such as Washington, Jefferson and Van Buren streets, are scheduled to remain open during this event, traffic restrictions will apply to these streets. Police officers will be on-site to assist with traffic control.

How to get there/parking

Expect for parking to be expensive and full early in the day. Your best bet will be public transit.

LIGHT RAIL: There are 11 park and rides throughout the light-rail line with free parking, and an all-day pass is $4. Service will operate until midnight Tuesday.

Phoenix Convention Center is best accessed from the Washington and Third Street light-rail stop on the westbound train, or the Jefferson and Third Street stop on the eastbound train.

Valley Metro spokeswoman Susan Tierney said light-rail riders "should be prepared for possible service delays due to increased activity and congestion," and that the agency is preparing "additional staff and resources to ensure rider safety and minimize any service disruptions."

PARKING: There are about 50 public and private lots throughout the downtown area, primarily between Seventh Street and Seventh Avenue, from Fillmore to Lincoln.

Parking meters are enforced daily from 8 a.m. to 10 p.m., and range from $1 to $1.50 an hour. Most take credit and debit cards, but there are some that are coin-operated only. Most meters closer to downtown have a maximum time limit of two hours, although some can go up to eight hours.

BIKES: Phoenix Convention Center has r acks for bicycles in the East Garage and Heritage Garage. There also is a Grid Bike Share location at Third Street and Washington. Learn more at grid.socialbicycles.com.

List of unofficial events outside the rally

Many different groups are holding pro- and anti-Trump gatherings outside the center. Below is a list of some of the Facebook events associated with the rally.

PRO-TRUMP GATHERINGS:

A group of bikers are planning to meet at the Burton Barr Central Library and ride to the center around 4 p.m., where they intend to protect Trump fans from harassment.

Maricopa County Young Republicans are planning a meetup at the rally.

ANTI-TRUMP DEMONSTRATIONS:

The largest on Facebook is "Protest Trump Downtown Phoenix," a protest scheduled for 6 p.m. outside the Herberger Theatre Center across the street from the Phoenix Convention Center.

Another large gathering at the center is "White Supremacy Will Not Be Pardoned."

Tempe City Councilmember David Schapira organized "Never Again: Jews Against Hate Rally" at the Arizona State Capitol from 3:30 to 5 p.m.

"Unity March against Hate and Bigotry," for which people plan to meet at the Phoenix Convention Center and march to the Arizona state Capitol, which is about 2 miles away.

"Cosplayers Rally Against Hate," a group of people who plan to show up in costumes "to help drown out the hate groups."

Will registering for a ticket and not showing up leave an empty space?

No.

Many protesters have registered for tickets but plan on not showing up in hopes of leaving President Trump talking to an empty room. This will not work, as seating is first-come, first-served, and there will be a mass of supporters waiting to get in.

The only way Phoenix Convention Center will be empty is if no one shows up at all.

Reporter Kellie Hwang contributed to this article.

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