The 2024 Democratic National Convention is set to begin in Chicago, with Democrats making their case to voters across the country. The event follows Joe Biden’s decision not to seek reelection and his endorsement of Vice President Kamala Harris. The first night of the convention will honor the 81-year-old Democratic president, with speakers including Barack Obama and Bill and Hillary Clinton scheduled to appear. The full speaker schedule will be released at a later time. The convention will run from August 19-22 at the United Center in Chicago.
The schedule for the first day of the convention includes various meetings and caucuses during the day, leading up to the main programming in the evening. The theme for Monday’s events is “For the People,” with subsequent nights focusing on a bold vision for America’s future, a fight for freedoms, and the future ahead.
Viewers can watch the convention live on the DNC website, with coverage starting at 6:15 p.m. Eastern (5:15 p.m. Central) on Monday and 7 p.m. to 11 p.m. Eastern (6 p.m. to 10 p.m. Central) on other days. USA TODAY will provide livestream coverage on YouTube each night of the convention. Stay tuned for more updates on the DNC, including the full list of speakers and nightly themes.
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