Norman is already buzzing for the annual music festival, and organizers said they’re almost ready for Thursday’s debut.>> Download the KOCO 5 App | Subscribe to KOCO 5’s YouTube channelSigns of the Norman Music Festival are already being seen in downtown. They’re already blocking off streets, and as the week goes on, there will be more closures.Shari Jackson, executive director of the Norman Music Alliance, said visitors should be ready for an amazing three days at the festival. “It takes everybody. From street closures to safety, the police department, the perimeters, the fencing that we put up, portable toilets. Everything that it takes to make sure that the crowd is safe and comfortable,” Jackson said.The festival even has rides and food trucks already set up. Up next are the spots for bands to play some tunes.“It’s three days of music on four outdoor stages with 12 indoor venues with nearly 250 bands,” Jackson said.The day before bands take the stage, the spotlight will be on how film can elevate the music industry.“We’re also getting to partner again with the Oklahoma Film and Music Office to kick off the festival on Wednesday with a panel about how we invigorate our live music scene in Oklahoma,” Jackson said.Get the latest news stories of interest by clicking here.They’re excited to help bring in around $4 million for local businesses.“We’re a college town, and when the kids leave for the summer, things dry up a little, and this is a really big boost for them that carries them through the summer,” Jackson said.The Alley Stage has its first band at 6 p.m. Thursday. The festival runs through Saturday.Top Headlines TIMELINE: Severe storms with hail and tornado risk return to Oklahoma late Tuesday, Wednesday Homicide investigation underway after man's body found at northeast OKC motel Remembering Pope Francis: Pontiff dies at 88 after 12-year papacy What comes next after Pope Francis' death: How a new Pope will be selected Cleveland County Detention Center jailer beaten, hospitalized while on duty