I am still getting used to the fact that we have got to a point where a Republican has to go and campaign in Texas. Are these non Republicans mostly immigrants from other countries or migrants from failed Blue states ?
You will be inspected before getting into the arena. Have nothing that could be construed as a weapon. Less stuff in your pockets, the easier it will be. If it is raining you’ll have to leave your umbrella behind. By all means bring your ticket, but mine was never asked for. There will be portages potties but there won’t be trash containers, so you’ll have to litter.
You will have a good time.
Some people get there 24 hours beforehand and camp out. Some people head there after work the same day. I’d think mid day would be good. Depends on where you want to be inside for the rally. Nose bleed section or floor or other. There’s no assigned seats.
Are you driving or taking TRE/Dart rail? Special event trains run certain times. Parking could be an issue. When I park for the hockey games it’s usually a lot further away and I walk back. I’d say at minimum of a hour earlier. At least it’s not blazing hot. Enjoy. Report back.
For the rally I attended in PA, My Dad and I left home at 6:30am, and arrived around 8am. This was the day of the rally, not the day before. We got in without a problem, and were probably 25-30ft away from President Trump. As for the porta potties, they were provided. Just make sure to bring yourself a lawn chair.
During the campaign, I attended three events in Reno. At that time 2 to 3 hours barely got us in. From everything I’ve seen today, I’d say 4 to 6 hours in advance. Loosely, that is our plan for his next visit to Reno.
Go with a family member or friend. That way you can save each other's spot in line for bathroom breaks. But honestly, it's going to be a very friendly crowd so even a stranger will save your spot for you if necessary.
Get a big breakfast before going. I'm talking a heaping plate of eggs and bacon. A lot of people without food in their bellies will faint later in the day after standing for hours and that's a shame, to wait all day, only to be carried out by medics just before the big moment of Trump's arrival.
I also recommend dressing well (business casual). Staffers will pick the better dressed people out of the crowd to sit behind the stage (where you will be on TV the whole time). Having Trump branded paraphernalia will help as well.
I went to one Trump rally a few years back and it was definitely a day to remember. The hours waiting in line went by pretty quickly.
Also, should add that you might consider bringing a ratty lawn chair. One that you don’t mind losing. That way you can sit most of the time and when you get to the front, they will obviously not let you in with it but you will see a big pile of lawn chairs, coolers, etc., that were “confiscated” by security. They will just throw your chair on top of that pile and let you in. Don’t expect to ever see that chair again but after the rally I went to, there were people rummaging through that stuff so maybe some of them got their stuff back.