Event Management
Summary
Dallas is hosting the RNC Midterm Convention this week, which means downtown is going to be packed. Expect some major traffic headaches and detours while the event is in town.
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Impact analysis
Local businesses and restaurants downtown will likely see a nice boost in sales from all the extra visitors.
Downtown shops, hotels, and restaurants stand to make a lot of money from the influx of visitors.
Commuters and anyone trying to drive through downtown will have to deal with annoying traffic delays.
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Security is a certainty at the Republican convention in Dallas. Who will pay for it still isn't clear.
The city of Dallas said its police department expects to incur more than $1.8 million in costs tied to the Republican Midterm Convention this week.
Victory Park transformed by security measures ahead of RNC's first midterm convention
The convention is scheduled for Wednesday and Thursday, Sept. 9-10, and is expected to draw about 20,000 visitors to Dallas.
City of Dallas prepares for Republican midterm convention this week
City of Dallas prepares for Republican midterm convention this week Spectrum News
Drones will be part of security operation as Republican convention begins in Dallas
The Secret Service and other federal, state and local agencies will use drones as part of the security operation surrounding the convention
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