PoliticsThe U.S. Secret Service released maps Friday, June 21, 2024, showing the parade route and protest zones that will be allowed during the Republican National Convention held in Milwaukee next month. – People will be allowed to carry guns within blocks of the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee next month and protesters will be given two stages, one within sight of the convention arena, under a security plan local and federal law enforcement authorities released Friday.
“It’s about behaviors,” Milwaukee Police Chief Jeffrey Norman said. “So, understand that there is going to be that level of surveillance and monitoring that that’s the particular right that you like to express. Just don’t do anything that could be considered a threat or harm to the public.” The coalition contends that it has been trying to obtain a permit for the parade since April 2023 but city officials still haven't granted it. The city also has been slow-walking release of a parade route, the coalition maintains, raising fears that the city won't allow protesters within sight of the arena.
The security plan authorities released Friday establishes a parade route just inside the far southern edge of the outer perimeter, about five blocks from the arena, with a stage for speakers within the route. DeSiato said the city will provide a sound system for speakers on both stages but each speaker will be limited to 20 minutes to ensure everyone gets a chance to talk.