Tesla hosts gigafactory grand opening party

Here's what we know about the permit:

Who: The opening party is invite-only.

• Travis County Fire Marshal Tony Callaway told county commissioners in March that attendance could be fewer than 15,000 people, but did not disclose what the new number could be.
• Tesla has not released a guest list and did not return Axios' request for comment.

When: 4-11:30pm.

What: The party, dubbed "Cyber Rodeo," is expected to take place both in and outside the facility with live music, tours, barbecue and fireworks.

• The electric car company's move to use fireworks has been met with some criticism from neighboring residents over noise complaints.
• Environmental groups urged commissioners to reject the permit, saying the event lacked real community engagement.

Of note: Del Valle Independent School District will close schools early today in anticipation of heavy traffic and delays in southeastern Travis County.