Live updates from Donald Trump's Wildwood Rally

As of Wednesday, Wildwood Mayor Ernie Troiano said about 20,000 tickets had been requested.

12:35 p.m.: As Trump prepares to deliver remarks at his Wildwood rally, Gov. Phil Murphy, a Democrat, said the former president is focused on himself and not the American people.

12.00: Some people in line started chanting “We want Trump!” because the gates have now opened and people are starting to make their way to the beach.

11:45 a.m.: There are no demonstrators at the designated protest site.

11:20 a.m.: 40 minutes before the doors open, the crowds grow.

10:45 a.m.: People traveled from as far away as California for the rally.

10:30 am: Trump supporters are still on the way to Wildwood.

7:30 a.m.: About 100 people camped out on the beach last night to secure the best spots for the rally.

7:15 a.m.: Atlantic County Democratic Chairman Michael Suleiman comments on today's rally

WHEN: May 11th. Doors will open at 12 p.m. and Trump will begin his speech at 5 p.m

WHERE: On the beach in Wildwood

WHO HOLDS THE EVENT?: Trump's presidential campaign

TICKETS: donaldjtrump.com

ROAD CLOSURES: No road closures have been announced so far. During the Trump rally in 2020, the blocks surrounding the Wildwoods Convention Center were closed to traffic.

Designated protest area: A designated protest area has been set up at the Roberts Avenue beach.

How did we get here?: The Wildwood Board of Commissioners approved an agreement between the city and the Trump Organization for the April 15 rally.

TRUMP'S SOUTH JERSEY SUPPORTERS: U.S. Rep. Jeff Van Drew, R-2nd, who is running for re-election this year, said he remains close to Trump. Elected as a Democrat, Van Drew switched parties, became a Republican and pledged his support to Trump in the White House in 2019.

TRUMP'S STORY IN WILDWOOD: In January 2020, before the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic were felt across the United States, Trump's visit to the Wildwoods Convention Center on the Boardwalk – a rare visit by a sitting president to southern New Jersey – drew thousands to the winter beach resort. Twelve hours before the event started, people were lining up to get in.

WHAT’S AT STAKE IN NEW JERSEY?: Van Drew has suggested that the rally could have an impact on Pennsylvania, usually considered a swing state, and New Jersey, which has not supported Trump in previous elections. He said recent polls show the gap is closing in traditionally blue New Jersey.