Guest Information
Welcome, families and guests!
Please review the guest information below before arriving, including the parking map provided on this page, so you know where to park and what to expect when you enter. Planning ahead will help everyone arrive safely, move smoothly through the event, and focus on what matters most — celebrating the Class of 2026.
Prohibited Items & Screening
IMPORTANT NOTE
Screening:
- All graduates, families, and guests will be searched and screened upon entry. Be prepared to go through a metal detector or wand station. Guest bags will be searched upon arrival.
Prohibited Items:
The following items are prohibited and MUST remain in your vehicle:
- No Food or Drinks
- No Noisemakers
- No Whistles
- No Airhorns, Bells, etc.
- No Balloons
- No Posters, Banners, etc.
- No Glass (Vases, etc.)
- No Tobacco, Cigarettes, Vapes, Vaping Paraphernalia, etc.
- No Alcohol
- No Weapons; Guns, Knives, etc.
- Any items banned from high school property are prohibited in the arena.
Seating & Opportunity Students
Seating:
- Seating is general admission, first come, first served.
- Seats MAY NOT be reserved. There are no locations in the arena where this is permissible.
- Personal items MUST NOT be placed in an empty seat.
Opportunity School Students:
- Opportunity School students may NOT ATTEND graduation ceremonies at the Cabarrus Arena. These students are still restricted from attending their home school activities, including graduation ceremonies. Students from the Opportunity School that are eligible to graduate, will do so during the summer.
Ticket Information & FAQs
Updated September 21, 2026
Ticket allotments for all schools requiring tickets will be updated in early 2027. If you have specific questions concerning the ticketing process at this time, please contact your school’s graduation coordinator.
Guest Parking
