Trump's Michigan Rally: Everything You Need To Know

BATTLE CREEK, MI — As the threat of impeachment looms, President Donald J. Trump is scheduled to appear at his "Merry Christmas" rally Wednesday in Battle Creek. Police are preparing for the president's arrival, with parking restrictions expected to begin at 5 p.m. Tuesday ahead of the rally, set for 7 p.m. Wednesday at the Kellogg Arena.

Battle Creek officials addressed residents' concerns Friday regarding the thousands expected to attend the rally, creating parking and logistics issues throughout the city.

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City officials are expecting a big turnout. "We anticipate a larger crowd than the arena’s capacity, so overflow will be outside at the adjacent Festival Market Square," authorities said. "Please watch the weather forecast, and dress for that day’s conditions, since December weather can be unpredictable, and we expect cold temperatures, and the potential for snow."

Here's what residents and rally attendees need to know:

Tickets

Tickets for the Merry Christmas rally are available through donaldjtrump.com. Attendees can register for up to two tickets per mobile number on a first come, first served basis.

The rally will start at 7 p.m. Eastern at Kellogg Arena, 1 McCamly Square.

Road closures

Expect the following road closures Wednesday:

• Starting by 8 a.m., Hamblin Avenue will be closed from Capital Avenue SW to McCamly Street.
• Starting by 8 a.m., McCamly Street will be closed from Hamblin to Jackson Street.
• As the crowd increases at the arena and Festival Market Square, Jackson Street will close, then Michigan Avenue, moving north.

Around the city, residents should watch for temporary closures of these major roads. If you are traveling the road at the time of closure, a law enforcement officer will direct you:

• Helmer Road
• Dickman Road
• Washington Avenue
• I-94
• M-66
• Capital Avenue SW will experience short, intermittent closures, but mostly will remain open

Parking

Parking restrictions will start at 5 p.m. Tuesday, with these parking areas closing:

• Full Blast (35 Hamblin Ave.), both sides of the building
• Wave Square, at McCamly and Jackson streets
• Riverwalk Centre parking ramp
• Hamblin Avenue parking ramp

Handicapped parking: The former Kmart parking lot at the corner of Capital Avenue SW and Dickman Road will be for rally attendees with handicapped placards only. Entry will be via Capital Avenue. The lot will close starting at 5 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 17, to prepare for Wednesday. Battle Creek Transit will provide shuttle service for these attendees from the parking lot to Kellogg Arena starting at about 1:45 p.m. Wednesday, and will provide return shuttle service back to the parking lot.

Battle Creek Transit Detours, Changes

Battle Creek transit will alter these routes on Wednesday:

• Capital N.E. - near Kellogg Foundation (4N)
• Capital N.E. - across from playground (3E)
• Capital N.E. and Van Buren - near Willard Library (4N)
• Hamblin at Carlyle (1W)(3W)
• Hamblin near Kellogg Institute (3E)
• Hamblin and Monroe (WKKI Parking Lot) (4N)
• McCamily at W. Michigan (2E)(3W)
• McCamily near Clara's on the River (2E)
• Michigan and Capital - Kellogg Foundation (3E)
• Michigan and Division - First United Methodist Church (3E)

These Battle Creek Transit stops will not be serviced on Wednesday:

• Capital Northeast - near Kellogg Foundation (4N)
• Capital Northeast - across from playground (3E)
• Capital Northeast and Van Buren - near Willard Library (4N)
• Hamblin at Carlyle (1W)(3W)
• Hamblin near Kellogg Institute (3E)
• Hamblin and Monroe (WKKI Parking Lot) (4N)
• McCamily at West Michigan (2E)(3W)
• McCamily near Clara's on the River (2E)
• Michigan and Capital - Kellogg Foundation (3E)
• Michigan and Division - First United Methodist Church (3E)

Trash pickup

Get your trash to the curb early Wednesday.

For anyone living inside city limits, with trash and recycling pickup on Wednesdays, items must be on the curb by 5 a.m. This is an hour earlier than usual, so that Waste Management crews can finish earlier, in light of the event.

Trump rally livestream

Can't make it to the rally? You can still watch it live. The event will be streamed live here: