Speaker's Platforms

source: https://city.milwaukee.gov/RNC/FAQ

One official speaker’s platform will be located on the north side of the RNC venues, as indicated on the map below. This platform will be situated on Dr. M.L.K., Jr. Drive near McKinley Avenue. The City will set up a stage with a microphone and speakers on the east half of MLK Drive.

This location is directly across from the fence line to the inner perimeter and offers close proximity to the delegates’ bus depot, the Fiserv Forum, and the Deer District Plaza. Space for assembly will be available in Haymarket Square Park, with additional space created by the closure of MLK and Vel R. Phillips between McKinley Avenue and Vliet Street.

Official speaker’s platform time slots will be assigned in 30-minute increments, allowing for 20 minutes of speaking and time to enter and exit the platform. These time slots will be available between 11:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m. each day of the RNC.

Official North Speaker's Podium

What is the route for the Southside Parade and where is the Speaker’s Podium located?

The official speaker’s platform, located on the south side, also serves as the starting point for the official parade route, as depicted in the provided image. Staging for the parade will occur on the east side of Zeidler Union Square Park.
The parade route is as follows:

  • It will commence at Zeidler Park on Michigan Avenue.
  • Proceed north on 2nd Street.
  • Turn east on Wisconsin Avenue.
  • Head south on Plankinton Avenue.
  • Move west on Clybourn Street.
  • Travel north on 5th Street.
  • Cross adjacent to Vel R. Phillips Plaza.
  • Finally, it will turn south on Vel R. Phillips Avenue and conclude near the west side of Zeidler Union Square Park.
Vel R. Phillips Plaza, situated along the southern fence line of the inner perimeter, offers viewing access to the Baird Center, which hosts RNC events and the media filing center. Parade start times will be staggered approximately 20 minutes apart, with time slots assigned between 11:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m. each day of the RNC.

Official South Parade Route and Speaker's Platform Map