In practice, government has always denied or approved press passes for particular events. I'm not sure if the Mayor (Or whomever is having the event) issues ongoing press passes for multiple events. I'd expect no one who isn't a known journalist would be granted a press credential for this event.
In 2020 Antifa used the whole I'm a member of the press to full advantage, that's when I found out how being a member of the press isn't a big deal to obtain.
In practice, government has always denied or approved press passes for particular events. I'm not sure if the Mayor (Or whomever is having the event) issues ongoing press passes for multiple events. I'd expect no one who isn't a known journalist would be granted a press credential for this event.
In 2020 Antifa used the whole I'm a member of the press to full advantage, that's when I found out how being a member of the press isn't a big deal to obtain.