Convention FAQ's

1. Q: Can my child sit with me during the convention?
A: Delegates are allowed to bring in children and children small enough to sit on their lap may sit with them throughout the convention. However, to give them access to the floor, they must be registered as a guest to receive a credential. Children who are not small enough to fit on their parents’ laps can sit with the delegation if seats area available (priority seating given to delegates) otherwise, they must sit in a separate section with all the other registered convention guests.

2. Q: Where is registration located?
A: Registration will be located at the Lower Leigh Street entrance at the Coliseum. Registration is open from 8:30 am to 9 PM Friday and from 7 am to the end of the Convention on Saturday.

3. Q: I'm a VIP delegate. What's in my boxed lunch?
A: Box lunches are for VIP delegates only and will be stored for pick-up in the VIP delegate suite. They will consist of a sandwich, chips, cookie and bottled water.

4. Q: Can I still get tickets to the Commonwealth Gala and Convention Breakfast?
A: We are now completely sold out of tickets to the gala. Breakfast tickets are still available!

5. Q: Can I get some more detailed information on the Convention Schedule?
A:
Friday: The convention will kick off at 2 PM on Friday, with the adoption of the Convention Rules and update on the Virginia Congressmen and Republican House and Senate Caucuses. Friday will close around 5 PM. The gala reception will begin at 6 PM in the Downtown Marriott, with doors opening at 7 PM and starting at 7:30PM. Hospitality suites, open to all Convention guests, will start at 9 PM.
Saturday: Saturday morning starts with the RPV Convention breakfast at 8 AM and the Convention kicking off at 10 A.M. Sean Hannity will be speaking close to the start, we’ll then hear from other speakers and our Republican candidates, and the voting will begin around 12 or 1 PM. The entire event should close sometime between 5 and 6 depending on the voting process.

6. Q: What food options are available in the Coliseum?
A: The Coliseum concession stands will be open and serving food! VIP Delegates will get a free boxed lunch available in the VIP delegate suite.

7. Q: I didn't get a chance to sign up as a delegate. Can I still come to the convention?
A: Yes! You can register as a guest to the Convention. The cost of registering as a guest is $10.00. Guests will be allowed access into the main seating area of the Coliseum but will sit in a special section. You must now register at the door of the Coliseum at the Lower Leigh Street entrance during registration hours, as we are not accepting registrations ahead of time anymore.

8. Q: Where can I park for the weekend?
There are many public parking lots and garages located around the Coliseum. Click here to download the list, prices and map of parking garages in the area.