WASHINGTON (DC News Now) -- In just a few hours, Vice President Kamala Harris will deliver a speech at the Ellipse in Washington, D.C., and solidify her closing arguments for the 2024 Presidential Election. The event, taking place just days before Election Day, is expected to draw at least 40,000 people. Dozens of road closures and security measures have been placed in the area, and the Ellipse will open at 3 p.m. The program is set to begin at 7:15 p.m., drawing in groups from the D.C., Maryland and Virginia areas. Where is the Ellipse? The Ellipse, also known as President's Park, is 52 acres and just south of the White House. The park is accessible through sidewalks and runs along Constitution Avenue between 15th and 17th Streets. The Ellipse Visitor Pavilion is located at 15th Street and E Street and is a large oval-shaped field. Its development began in the 1850s but was cut by a lack of funds and then by the Civil War. During this time, the site was used as horse pens, a slaughterhouse and a trash dump. According to the National Park Service, soldiers were also housed there during the Civil War. 5 things to watch for in Harris’s speech at the Ellipse Now, the Ellipse is used to host several community gatherings, including music performances, recreational activities, functions and more. Several artists and bands including Kelly Clarkson, Yolanda Adams, James Taylor, Chance the Rapper, Big Time Rush, B.B. King, Mariah Carey, Maroon 5 and more have performed at the Ellipse. It is also the home of the National Christmas Tree and numerous memorials and fountains including the Haupt Fountain, which is located at the entrance. DC traffic alert: Road closures, restrictions for Vice President Kamala Harris event Ways to get to the Ellipse The Ellipse is located in the heart of D.C., and with traffic expected to be high in the area, visitors can access the event by walking. Visitors can walk from the White House Visitor Center on 15th Street and Constitution Avenue to the Ellipse. Attendees are also encouraged to take the Metro to the Federal Triangle Metro Station, which is the closest station to President's Park. The nearest bus routes to the Ellipse are Routes 52, S2, 33 and 36. A bike share is also located on Constitution Avenue and 15th Street. For updates on bus and rail services, visit the Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority's website.