President Trump to give commencement address at U.S. Coast Guard Academy Wednesday

President Donald Trump is coming to Connecticut on Wednesday for the 145th Commencement of the U.S. Coast Guard Academy in New London.

A White House spokesperson said President Trump will be congratulating the cadets on their hard work and dedication as they get ready to commit to serving our country on the front lines.

The event begins at 11 a.m. at Cadet Memorial Field at the academy.

What to know

While the event is not open to the public, there are areas that visitors can go to nearby. Members of the public can gather at McKinley Park and a designated grass area on Williams Street.

According to police, anyone who gathers at those locations cannot:

• wear a full mask
• have signs with sticks or posts
• have backpacks or bags
• have amplified noise devices (unless already approved by police)

Anyone who does not follow those rules will be removed or charged, police said.

Protests are expected outside of the commencement and the nearby Riverside Park will be closed for the ceremony.

Road closures and parking restrictions

There are numerous parking restrictions in effect on Wednesday.

No parking is allowed on the following roads:

• River Ridge Road
• Deshon Street
• Nameaug Avenue
• Oneco Avenue
• Farnsworth Street
• Winchester Road
• Uncas Avenue
• Williams St. under 95 overpass
• Williams St. between Briggs St. and Gordon St.
• Crystal Ave. from 309 Crystal Ave. to Williams St.
• Riverside Heights Rd.
• Route 32 Northbound or Southbound

There are no parking signs posted and the restrictions remain in effect until later in the day.

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