Thousands Begin Lining up For Charlie Kirk Memorial Hours Before Event Scheduled to Begin

Thousands of people began gathering early Sunday morning at State Farm Stadium in Glendale, Arizona, to celebrate the life of Charlie Kirk in what has been described as the first state funeral of the MAGA movement.

Speakers include President Donald Trump and Vice President JD Vance as well as other high profile members of the Trump administration.

Charlie’s widow, Erika, who was recently named Turning Point’s new CEO, will also deliver remarks.

The website FightforCharlie shared details of the memorial.

Although doors are not set to open until 8:00 am Mountain Standard Time, thousands began lining up in the early hours of the morning and by 4:00 am, the line stretched as far as the eye can see.

Early estimates suggested 100,000 attendees, but that number could easily be eclipsed.  Those who are unable to make it into the stands will have access to an overflow area outside the stadium.

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INCREDIBLE! It’s just 4am here in Arizona, and the line for Charlie Kirk’s memorial is now a SEA of TENS OF THOUSANDS of patriots

This is HISTORIC!

America is turning out for Charlie! ❤️ pic.twitter.com/NnFphusR1Z

— Nick Sortor (@nicksortor) September 21, 2025

This is WILD! Original estimations for attendance here at Charlie Kirk’s memorial was 100,000

I think we’re EASILY going to surpass 300,000. TWO arenas are now being used!

WAY over what anyone expected. So get here soon!

This is TRULY a turning point in our country! pic.twitter.com/rjHtCD6Iyh

— Nick Sortor (@nicksortor) September 21, 2025

Soooooo many people in line for Charlie Kirk’s memorial. We got here around 4:45 am pic.twitter.com/wrO4IPbzku

— Alyssa Selogie (@AlyssaSelogie) September 21, 2025

At the Charlie Kirk memorial.

Huge crowds. Arrived in line before 4am.

Crowd has compressed. pic.twitter.com/JSeqqXqLAL

— Law ⚖️ and Liberty (@L4w_L1b3rty) September 21, 2025

Live coverage is expected to begin at 1:00 PM ET.

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