CMA Fest is knocking on the door, and thousands are about to descend on Nashville, Tennessee, for the four-day party.The Metro Nashville Police Department is tasked with protecting the massive crowds that enjoy dozens of performances on multiple stages throughout downtown Nashville.

C MA Fest will officially launch June 5-8 in Downtown Nashville, with tens of thousands of fans expected to participate in nightly stadium concerts, plus hundreds of daytime performances at smaller venues. They’re also afforded the opportunity to collect autographs at Fan Fair X in the Music City Center.