The Political Rally at the Salem Civic Center this Saturday, November 2, is expected to cause some traffic issues in the city, especially near the Taliaferro Complex. As with any event at the Taliferro Complex, certain rules and guidelines will be in place to help ensure a safe and comfortable event for all attendees.
EVENT INFO:
- EVERYTHING IS FIRST COME - FIRST SERVED
- Parking will open to the public at 8 a.m.
- Doors open at Noon
- Event -pre-programming begins at promptly 2 p.m.
- Donald J. Trump’s remarks will begin at 4 p.m.
- Please arrive no later than 1 p.m.
- YOU MUST HAVE A TICKET FOR ENTRY. The Donald Trump campaign handled all the ticketing. They send the code/confirmation. We do not know how many tickets they distributed.
TRAFFIC:
- PLEASE OBEY ALL TRAFFIC SIGNS AND DIRECTIONS
- Please be patient as vehicle traffic and attendees make their way to the arena.
- Please avoid the area if you are not attending the rally Saturday afternoon.
- Expect delays on Roanoke Boulevard as traffic will enter one way and exit another.
- No parking will be allowed on Roanoke Boulevard from Electric Road to Texas Street.
- No parking on Texas Street from Roanoke Boulevard to Lynchburg Turnpike
KNOW BEFORE YOU GO:
- NO BAGS, PURSES, or CAMERAS ALLOWED.
- No Tailgating - No Camping - No vendors or sellers will be allowed
- RVs and Overnight Parking are PROHIBITED.
- Food and Beverage will be available at our indoor concession stands.
- We encourage guests to carpool.
- Please Park in a single space.
- No EZ-UP Popup tents in parking spaces.
- All drive aisles must remain clear for emergency vehicles.
- All guests will be screened by the secret service.
- No reentry to the arena.
- No smoking sections.
- Can you bring a chair to wait in line? Yes but only outside. Chairs will not be allowed in the building.
- Will there be porta-potties outside? Yes.
UNITED STATES SECRET SERVICE PROHIBITED ITEMS LIST
- Aerosols
- No bags or purses
- Alcoholic beverages
- Appliances (i.e. Toasters)
- Balloons
- Balls
- Banners, signs, placards
- Chairs
- Coolers
- Drones and other unmanned aircraft systems
- E-Cigarettes/ VAPES / lighters
- Explosives of any kind (including fireworks)
- Firearms
- Glass, thermal and metal containers
- Laser lights and laser pointers
- Mace and/or pepper spray
- Noisemakers, such as air horns, whistles, drums, bullhorns, etc.
- Packages
- Poles, sticks and selfie sticks
- Spray containers
- Structures
- Supports for signs or placards
- Tripods
- Umbrellas
- Weapons
- And any other items that may pose a threat to the security of the event