Metered parking is now in effect in Wildwood, right before thousands are expected at the beach this weekend for a rally with former President Donald Trump.

The pay for parking meters is said to be about a week early this season. The meters will remain active for the remainder of the 2024 season, police say.

The event with Trump is set to begin around 5 p.m. Saturday.

Wildwood officials say the rally could be a great boost for the city ahead of summer.