Supporters and protesters begin to gather for President Trump's Cedar Rapids rally

A line of supporters have begun to form outside of the U.S. Cellular Center in advance of President Donald Trump's first visit to Cedar Rapids following his victory in November.

The free event is scheduled to begin at 7 p.m..

Check back to this post for updates throughout the day as we near the event's start time.

A supporter shares her thoughts after listening to the guest speakers of the protest

Protesters talk across from the venue

Videos: Supporters explain what they hope to hear from President Trump tonight

Women's March Iowa joins groups protesting President Trump's visit

Women's March Iowa has used donations to purchase four billboards along Trump's proposed travel route through Cedar Rapids. The billboards each have a different message focusing on: health care, human rights, education, and clean water. 

You can view the billboards at: north and south on I-380 at the J-street exit, Downtown by the U.S. Cellular Center, and along Kirkwood Blvd.