The 2008 Democratic National Convention is not just for delegates inside the Pepsi Center – it’s an event for the entire community. The following official events will allow Denver-area residents and the general public to participate in the Convention experience.
Leah Daughtry: Interfaith Gathering
How do you kick off a week-long celebration to showcase our Party’s nominee, our strength, our diversity and our shared values? Watch this video as DNCC CEO Rev. Leah Daughtry talks about the first ever Convention interfaith gathering — the first official event of the 2008 Democratic National Convention. See how you can join delegates, elected officials, clergy from many communities of faith and special musical guests as we gather in a spirit of unity on Sunday, August 24 at the Wells Fargo Theater in downtown Denver.
Daily Caucus and Council Meetings
Interested to know what delegates will do each day before heading to the main Convention event at the Pepsi Center? Cameron Moody, Deputy CEO for Outside the Hall Operations, breaks down a “day in the life” of a delegate, including an overview of the many different caucus and council meetings taking place at Colorado Convention Center. Watch to learn more about the schedule and how you can get involved.
Delegate Service Day
In an effort to give back to the Denver community hosting this historic Convention, delegates from across the country will come together to participate in a “Delegate Service Day” activity on Wednesday, August 27th. In this video, Jenni Engebretsen, Deputy CEO for Public Affairs, describes the DNCC’s commitment to effecting positive change in the community and talks about some of the ways in which delegates and Convention guests will make lasting contributions to the greater Denver area.
Community Open House at the Pepsi Center
Curious about what the inside of the Pepsi Center will look like during the Convention? Meet Travis Dredd, Deputy CEO for Inside Hall Operations, as he discusses the amazing transformation of the Pepsi Center from sports arena to Convention hall and the installation of cutting-edge technology we have in the works. Travis also unveils a unique opportunity for Denver residents to be one of the first to see the Convention hall and podium where our nominee will make history in just a few short months!
Online Streaming of the Convention
Do you want to watch the Convention from the comfort of your living room, in your office or at your favorite coffee shop? Aaron Myers, Director of Online Communications, and Brook Colangelo, Director of Technology, explain how the Convention is coming to your living room—literally. Click here to learn more about how you can catch all the action of the Convention live, from gavel-to-gavel and in HD right on your computer, from across town or across the world.
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