WASHINGTON, D.C. – Increased local security measures will be in place in the days leading up to, during and immediately following the 2024 Republican National Convention in Milwaukee July 15-18.  

Vehicular, public transportation and pedestrian impacts should be expected downtown in the areas around the Fiserv Forum, the Milwaukee Panther Arena and the Baird Center. City residents and visitors are asked to expect delays throughout the week and plan accordingly. 

“The goal of the U.S. Secret Service and our partners is to ensure a safe and secure environment, while minimizing impact to the public,” Assistant Special Agent in Charge Audrey Gibson-Cicchino, the U.S. Secret Service’s 2024 RNC Coordinator, said. “We understand that security for an event this size will have an impact on the city, and we appreciate residents’ patience and understanding as we work to keep convention attendees, volunteers and the public safe during this event.” 

Temporary road closures will be in effect intermittently beginning July 11. Official closures will begin July 14 and run through approximately July 19. The public security map and comprehensive traffic plan, to include a complete list of parking restrictions, road closures, and maritime restrictions, will be available at https://city.milwaukee.gov/RNC/FAQ.  

"The Milwaukee Police Department is committed to keeping the entire City of Milwaukee safe during the RNC,” Milwaukee Police Chief Jeffrey B. Norman said. “We are grateful for our Federal, state, county and local partnerships that are working with us to ensure a safe event.”   

The secure areas for the event are divided into a Vehicle Screening Perimeter, shaded in yellow on the public security map, and a Pedestrian Restricted Perimeter, shaded in red. 

 
Vehicle Screening Perimeter: Residences and businesses inside the Vehicle Screening Perimeter will be accessible to the public. Pedestrians and bicyclists will be able to freely enter the Vehicle Screening Perimeter from any area. Vehicles will be permitted to enter the Vehicle Screening Perimeter, though they must enter through a vehicle screening point, which are marked as black circles on the map. Rideshare/taxi drop-off and hot food delivery will be permitted in the Vehicle Screening Perimeter; drivers will just need to enter through a vehicle screening point. 

Pedestrian Restricted Perimeter: The Pedestrian Restricted Perimeter will be accessible only to credentialed or ticketed individuals, such as convention attendees or volunteers. Pedestrians must enter through one of the pedestrian checkpoints, which will be marked on an attendee-specific map distributed to credentialed individuals. Personal vehicles, as well as bicycles and small scooters, will not be permitted to enter the Pedestrian Restricted Perimeter. Rideshare/taxi drop-off and hot food delivery will not be permitted in the Pedestrian Restricted Perimeter. 

Trash services, mail, and package delivery will continue in both perimeters; however, schedules will be shifted for service to occur in the overnight and early morning hours. All deliveries entering either perimeter must first go through the Remote Delivery Site located at 9th Street and St. Paul Avenue for screening. The Remote Delivery Site will be open beginning July 13 at 8 p.m. CT and continue operations until approximately July 19 at 1 a.m. CT. 

Maritime restrictions will be in place on both the Milwaukee River and the waters surrounding Henry Maier Festival Park and Lake Shore Park. A QR code with the complete list of restrictions will be available on the City of Milwaukee’s website.  

The 2024 Republican National Convention has been designated a National Special Security Event by the Department of Homeland Security, a designation that is based in part on the event’s significance, size and attendees. Designating an event an NSSE allows for significant resources from the federal government, as well as state and local partners, to be used to ensure a robust security plan is in place. 

Any media queries regarding the 2024 RNC security plan should be directed to nsse.jic@dc.gov.