We didn't get there until 6pm and his speech started at 7. But we walked in from a relatives house that was close by. Most people had to park at designated locations far away and arrive by shuttle bus. The line was packed but moved quickly. I only took my ID and a small amount of cash in my pocket. We stood at the back of the crowd and it felt like he was far away, but we could still see him and the enthusiasm of the crowd was great. People who got bleacher seats got there by noon. There was only seating for 1,000. Everything thing else was standing only. You cannot bring a chair.