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U.S. figure skater Alysa Liu, center, celebrates with her gold medal for women\u2019s singles with the silver and bronze winners,\u00a0Kaori Sakamoto, left, and Ami Nakai, both from Japan, at the Winter Olympics in Milan on\u00a0Feb. 19. Oakland is hosting a public rally honoring the hometown champion at City Hall.<\/p>\n
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Oakland is preparing to celebrate Olympic champion Alysa Liu<\/a> with a major public rally<\/a> at City Hall on Thursday, March 12, welcoming the figure skating star home after her historic performance at the 2026 Winter Olympics in Milan.<\/p>\n The event<\/a>, organized by Mayor Barbara Lee\u2019s office, will take place at Frank H. Ogawa Plaza and is expected to draw thousands of fans.<\/p>\n Article continues below this ad<\/p>\n Here\u2019s what to know about attending in person or watching from home.<\/p>\n Where is the Alysa Liu rally in Oakland?<\/p>\n Alysa Liu makes a heart with her hands at the 2026 Winter Olympics in Milan, where she won two gold medals for figure skating. The East Bay resident is being honored in Oakland with a public rally on Thursday, March 12.<\/p>\n Stephanie Scarbrough\/Associated Press<\/p>\n The celebration rally will take place at Frank H. Ogawa Plaza, the civic plaza outside Oakland City Hall in downtown Oakland.<\/p>\n San Francisco Chronicle Logo<\/p>\n Make us a Preferred Source to get more of our news when you search.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Add Preferred Source<\/p>\n <\/a><\/p>\n The plaza sits above the 12th Street\/Oakland City Center BART station, making it one of the most accessible public gathering spaces in the city.<\/p>\n Article continues below this ad<\/p>\n Organizers say the plaza will host thousands of attendees for the event.<\/p>\n What time does the\u00a0Alysa Liu rally start?<\/p>\n Doors are scheduled to open at 9 a.m. Thursday, March 12. The official program begins at noon and is expected to run until about 1:30\u00a0p.m.<\/p>\n Organizers recommend arriving early because the event is expected to draw a large crowd.<\/p>\n Is Alysa Liu expected to attend the Oakland rally?<\/p>\n Olympic champion Alysa Liu performs during the women\u2019s figure skating competition at the 2026 Winter Olympics in Milan. Oakland is preparing to host a public celebration rally for the hometown star at City Hall.<\/p>\n Antonin Thuillier\/TNS<\/p>\n Yes. Organizers say Liu will attend the celebration and is expected to speak to the crowd during the official program.<\/p>\n Article continues below this ad<\/p>\n Can you still get tickets to the Alysa Liu rally?<\/p>\n No. Organizers say the free tickets were fully reserved shortly after registration opened.<\/p>\n Tickets were required for entry and were limited to two per person to ensure fair access for the community.<\/p>\n Frank Ogawa Plaza is expected to host about 7,000 attendees, according to Visit Oakland.<\/p>\n How can you watch the Alysa Liu celebration from home?<\/p>\n Fans who were unable to secure tickets can still watch the rally through several livestream options.<\/p>\n Article continues below this ad<\/p>\n Local television outlets \u2014 including NBC Bay Area, CBS and KTVU \u2014 are expected to broadcast or stream the event.<\/p>\n The rally will also be available through:<\/p>\n KTOP Channel 10 (Comcast)<\/p>\n
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