GRAND RAPIDS (WKZO AM/FM) — If you plan to attend the Trump rally in Grand Rapids Thursday evening or just travel anywhere near Van Andel Arena, be prepared for lots of traffic.
Some road closures went into effect Thursday morning and other roads and parking lots will be closed starting at 2:30 p.m. until 8:30 p.m.
Some of those are:
- Fulton Street West from Ottawa to Ionia
- Weston Street SW west of Ionia
- Oakes Street SW from Ottawa to Ionia
- Ottawa Avenue SW from Fulton to Oakes
More parking information and road closures can be found here.
10,000 to 12,000 people are expected to attend the “Make America Great Again” rally.
This is Trump’s 6th appearance in Grand Rapids and his second since becoming President.
Doors will open at 4 p.m. The rally will begin at 7 p.m.
Ticket information and more can be found at Trump’s website.
The “Baby Trump” balloon will also be at Rosa Park Circle in downtown Grand Rapids from 4 p.m. until 8 p.m.
(copy written by John McNeill and Jeana Gondek)
