A curfew is now in effect for the "green zone" and a thorough sweep is underway from the Secret Service.It's not known when the general public will be allowed inside the green zone, but we expect that the 6am Friday morning rush of business workers will have to face metal detectors, physical searches, and temperature checks, in order to get in at any of the 3 entrances.
We suspect there will be entrances at the north, east, and south sides of the fenceline. The fences are formidable, at 9 feet high and made of iron. We're told by those in today's line, that there will be a 2nd inner fence around the 3 venues. That's where people will have to part with many items such as bottled liquids and umbrellas. |
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Black Panthers & Biker Gangs Are Here
A Tulsa police officer told us that the Black Panthers are planning events downtown on Friday. Another group is said to be planning a march from Greenwood district to the BOK Arena on Saturday afternoon.
OKGOP leaders told us that the motorcycle gangs, Hells Angels & the Mongols; are said to be arriving as well. But the Oklahoma National Guard is also called up and will be everywhere, especially guarding the perimeter fence line. Those who are hesitant to be in a building with 20,000 potential carriers of the Wuhan virus will have the option of remaining outside and enjoying the live event on the jumbotron outdoor theater, at 3rd & Frisco. If the crowd size warrants, other jumbotron outdoor theaters will be in place. We spoke with several hundred volunteers for the event and we're told they are reporting into the arena on Saturday morning at 8am. The biggest unknown factor is the parking challenge. It's usually a huge challenge during any downtown event. This one may be far worse, especially with so many parking options being shut down for rally-goers. the Lime & Bird scooter rentals are looking very attractive for folks who may have to park more than a mile away. |
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