EL PASO, Texas (KFOX14/CBS4) — Fans heading to the Usher and Chris Brown’s concert at the Sun Bowl this Saturday are being urged to plan ahead for parking, entry and security procedures.
The show is scheduled to begin at 7 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 3, at the Sun Bowl on the UTEP campus.
Day-of-show parking will open at 8 a.m. and will be available on a first-come, first-served basis, according to UTEP Special Events.
Previously purchased parking passes will not be honored for the event.
Merchandise stands outside the stadium are set to open at 3 p.m., while merchandise stands inside the venue will open at 5:30 p.m.
VIP Nation and Team Breezy VIP package holders can check in beginning at 4 p.m. at the North Gate.
General doors will open at 5:30 p.m.
Ticket holders may enter through the North, South or East gates, regardless of the gate listed on their ticket.
The West Gate will be reserved for premium and ADA access, including guests with loge, outdoor club, and sky lounge tickets.
Standard floor ticket holders must use the designated floor lane at the North Gate, while VIP ticket holders must use the VIP lanes.
UTEP has released an interactive map to show concertgoers how to get to the gates. See below:
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Organizers said floor wristbands will not be replaced.
ADA parking will be available for purchase on a first-come, first-served basis at Glory Road lots 3 and 4, Sun Bowl lot 5, the top floor of the Sun Bowl Parking Garage and Glory Road 1.
Guests must display an ADA parking placard or license plate to access those lots.
Organizers are also reminding people not to climb the mountains surrounding the Sun Bowl to watch the concert.
Security and law enforcement will monitor the area, and trespassers could face arrest.
The fan guide also lists water stations, restrooms, guest services tents, medical services and rideshare pickup and drop-off areas around the venue. People needing accommodations or assistance before the event can call UTEP Special Events at 915-747-5481 or email utc@utep.edu or events@utep.edu.
The Sun Bowl stadium is a clear-bag policy venue.
Below are the types of bags that are approved:
Clear plastic, vinyl, or PVC bags (Max size: 12″ x 6″ x 12″)1-gallon clear plastic freezer bagsSmall clutch bags (roughly the size of a hand)
Below are the items below that are prohibited:
Backpacks, mesh bags, tinted plastic bags, large pursesProfessional cameras with detachable lenses (or lenses over 4″)Metal or glass water bottles (Only clear plastic bottles allowed)
The UTEP Ticket Center is located at 2901 N. Mesa St. and is open from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday and 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday.
Officials said the ticket center is not responsible for tickets purchased through third-party vendors.
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