Democratic National Convention 2008
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A celebration that will feature a full spectrum of sustainable options, exhibits, farmers market, children's area, eco-carnival games, music, guest speakers and more. Denver Performing Arts Complex, Sculpture Park, Sunday August 24th, 10AM - 3 PM


Substantive and diverse panel discussions with high-profile experts in Health, Education, Technology, Climate Change and more. Denver Performing Arts Complex, August 25-27, 10 AM-6PM. Ticketing details and more.


Art, democracy and digital media convene for this event, featuring world-renowned artists, groups and students. Exhibits located throughout the city, August 25-29, 10 AM to 9 PM.
 
Denver 2008 Convention Marketplace. An expo showcasing the best of Denver in food, music, entertainment and more! Exhibit booths are limited but still available. Civic Center Park, Sunday August 24, 10 AM - 4 PM.

 Speak out and share your ideas on what democracy is (or isn't) through the art of film. Submit your entry online through July 15.

Top films will be screened at Red Rocks Amphitheater on Monday, August 25 that 7PM


What does America mean to you? We want to know! Tell us your story via your own creative work for display on the Web and in a traveling exhibit. Deadline for submissions is July 15th. Your story could become part of a large and exciting “America: Live and In Person” exhibit that will be displayed throughout Colorado this summer.

 

Largest traveling exhibit of presidential memorabilia. Life-size replicas of Air Force One and Oval Office are among the many showcased items. Ticket information. Invesco Field from August 23-29, 10AM - 9 PM
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City and county of denver 2008 democratic national convention website
The City of Denver is excited to host the 2008 Democratic National Convention, a once-in-a-century event. This is the second time Denver has hosted the Democratic National Convention, the last time was exactly 100 hundred years ago in 1908.
 
The Democratic National Convention 2008 is anticipated to attract 35,000 guests to the region including delegates, elected officials, media, and political enthusiasts from around the world. Additionally, it is anticipated that Denver will bring in $160 million in economic benefits.
 
The Convention will be held on August 25-28, 2008 at the Pepsi Center.
  
 About the Convention
The Denver 2008 Convention Host Commitee
This is a local organization comprised of local volunteers that has partnered with the City of Denver to host the 2008 Democratic National Convention.  The Host Committee will raise the funds necessary to cover the costs associated with hosting a political nominating convention and recruit and train approximately 10,000 volunteers for convention week. 
 
 
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Vendor and Event Permits
A special process has been established for events, permits, and licenses in the downtown area during the DNC (August 15 – 31).  The link below also includes information regarding permitted parks and parades.
 
  
 Carbon-free bike map
CARBON-FREE HIKE AND BIKE TOUR OF DOWNTOWN DENVER

Hike and bikeGet healthy while you explore Denver's premier attractions, during Convention week and beyond—all at zero carbon impact on our environment!

View map (7.3MB PDF)
 
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 More DNC Info
Denver Metro Convention and Visitors Bureau - Information about hotels, transportation in and around the city, DNC week events and activities, restaurant recommendations and more!
Downtown Denver Partnership - Downtown Denver will be alive with fun and events come DNC week. Look here for parking, ticketing, event information and much more.
 Denver Host Committee - The local organization in charge of fundraising and volunteering for the Convention.
Democratic National Convention Committee - National organizers in charge of delegates and all operations inside and around the Pepsi Center, the Convention Center and Invesco Field.
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