According to CNN, Fans must register online for a lottery to win tickets to Tuesday’s Michael Jackson memorial at the Staples Center in Los Angeles, organizers said. People who don’t have one of the 17,500 free tickets to be handed out should stay away and watch on TV, officials said. Click here for Staples Ctr Website
People who do not have one of the 17,500 free tickets to be handed out should stay away and watch the event on television, Los Angeles, California, acting Mayor Jan Perry and a Los Angeles police official said.
Jackson family spokesman Ken Sunshine said no details would be released Friday about what fans will see at the memorial.
“It’s still being developed,” Sunshine said.
Assistant Police Chief Earl Paysinger said anyone coming near the arena without a ticket will be turned away or arrested.
A worldwide television pool will be made available to all outlets for free, organizers said. No other broadcast of the event will be allowed.
Early Friday morning, the Internet was abuzz as fans discussed the memorial service slated for 10 a.m. Tuesday at the 20,000-seat arena.
Jermaine Jackson said his family was working with city authorities to ensure the service proceeds incident-free, as thousands are expected to converge on the city to mourn the pop icon.
“They’re trying their best and with the timeframe we have, we’re hoping everybody’s going to be safe.”
