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President Donald Trump is coming to Myrtle Beach Friday, and organizers expect thousands to come out to see him.
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Friday’s rally will be held at the Myrtle Beach Convention Center at 2101 N. Oak St. at 7 p.m. Here’s what to expect if you go.
What to expect
Rally organizers anticipate massive crowds between 4,000 and 5,000 people this Friday, so attendees can expect traffic, limited parking and long lines.
Registered attendees will line up to get into the Myrtle Beach Convention Center by the rear main parking lot of the venue. The event isn’t scheduled to start until 7 p.m., but doors will open at 3 p.m.
Once inside, the rally will be in exhibit halls A and B with both seating and general audience-style standing room.
How to register
All attendees must register online in advance on the event website. Tickets are available on a first-come, first-served basis, and each mobile number can register up to two tickets.
How to get there
For people attending the rally or simply driving through the area, traffic will be intense.
According to Myrtle Beach Convention Center general manager Marc Mulherin, roads will be especially congested around the venue later in the evening – around 6 to 8 p.m. – when the president will be in the area.
“If people get here early, get in line, then they shouldn’t have any issues. Obviously, it’s going to be very chaotic,” Mulherin said. “Areas can be locked down here and there, and so we try to encourage everybody, from any standpoint, just to be proactive and leave early to get here so that they’re not rushing at the final minute, and they shouldn’t have any problem getting in.”
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The Myrtle Beach Police Department declined to announce road closures in advance for security reasons, but Mulherin did confirm that 21st Avenue North will be closed at certain times.
Where to park
The Myrtle Beach Convention Center will have limited parking available off of Oak Street with about 400 spots , as well as some overflow parking in the grassy field across the street.
With 4,000 to 5,000 people expected to attend, parking will fill up quickly. Mulherin recommends getting there early, particularly for elderly and mobility-impaired people, as those who arrive later will have to park farther away from the Convention Center.
“A lot of this is very first-come, first-served, so you know if we fill up in certain areas for parking, then people will have to look for further lots in further areas to park, which, for elderly handicapped, that can get extremely difficult,” said Mulherin, “So we definitely want people to err on the side of that caution.”
What to bring
With heightened security and massive lines, Mulherin recommends traveling light, carrying a clear bag if necessary and leaving unnecessary items at home or in the car. Attendees will have to go through security scanners to enter and should expect to have property searched by personnel.
“They will be emptying pockets. They’ll be doing all that, similar to an airport,” Mulherin said. “So, if there’s a clear bag, I would do that. If not, I would certainly just steer clear of not having stuff like that.”
Food, drink and bathroom options
The Myrtle Beach Convention Center prohibits bringing in outside food and drinks, but options will be available for purchase both indoors and outdoors. Some concessions include hot dogs, soft drinks, smoothies, nachos and more.
The Convention Center always has indoor bathrooms available, but portable restrooms will also be set up to accommodate attendees waiting outside the venue.