{"id":2326127,"date":"2024-08-18T06:20:01","date_gmt":"2024-08-18T10:20:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/what-to-watch-for-sunday-on-the-eve-of-the-democratic-national-convention-washington-examiner\/"},"modified":"2024-08-18T06:24:11","modified_gmt":"2024-08-18T10:24:11","slug":"what-to-watch-for-sunday-on-the-eve-of-the-democratic-national-convention-washington-examiner","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/what-to-watch-for-sunday-on-the-eve-of-the-democratic-national-convention-washington-examiner\/","title":{"rendered":"What to watch for Sunday on the eve of the Democratic National Convention &#8211; Washington Examiner"},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"&quot;\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">32<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Fwhat-to-watch-for-sunday-on-the-eve-of-the-democratic-national-convention-washington-examiner%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=2326127&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><p>On the eve of the Democratic National Convention (DNC) set\u200d to commence\u2063 on Monday, key \u200cwelcome events are scheduled for Sunday. While there will be no speeches, the media filing \u200ccenter opens at 7 a.m. \u200cCentral for\u200d <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/julian-assange-and-a-clarion-call-for-freedom-u-k-politicians-call-on-biden-to-drop-charges-against-wikileaks-founder\/\" title=\"Julian Assange And A \u2018Clarion Call For Freedom\u2019: U.K. Politicians Call On Biden To Drop Charges Against WikiLeaks Founder\">press activities<\/a>. The DNC&#8217;s Delegate Welcome Party will take \u2064place Sunday evening at Navy Pier. Protest groups, including those\u2064 advocating for Gaza and \u2064Israel, are expected to rally throughout the\u200c week, starting with \u200da protest \u2062organized \u2063by the \u200bCoalition for Reproductive Justice and LGBTQ+ Liberation at 5 p.m. local time.<\/p>\n<p>The DNC events will\u2064 be primarily hosted at the United Center, where Vice \u200dPresident Kamala Harris will accept her\u2062 nomination on Thursday night, followed by President Joe Biden&#8217;s opening \u2063speech on Monday. Additional smaller events will\u2064 take place\u200c at McCormick Place and other venues in Chicago. A <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/another-eyewitness-account-from-the-stop-the-steal-event-at-the-us-capitol-including-a-memorial-to-ashli-babbit-pictures-video\/\" title=\"Another Eyewitness Account from the Stop the Steal Event at the US Capitol \u2014 Including a Memorial to Ashli Babbit (Pictures, Video)\">security perimeter<\/a> will be established around McCormick Place starting Saturday evening, \u200dalong with associated traffic restrictions. Chicago has previously hosted the DNC numerous times, indicating the city&#8217;s familiarity with such\u2064 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/liberal-youth-far-more-depressed-than-their-conservative-peers-especially-the-girls\/\" title=\"Depression more common among liberal youth, especially girls.\">significant political events<\/a>. Key activities to \u2063note on Sunday include the opening of\u2064 the media pavilion and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/cnn-nyt-npr-slam-patriots-over-fourth-of-july\/\" title=\"CNN, NYT, NPR slam patriots over Fourth of July\">press file<\/a> at the United Center, as well as various dinners and services throughout the day, underscoring\u2064 the diverse activities leading up to the formal convention.  <\/p>\n<p class=\"readmore\">\n    <button onclick=\"showReadMore()\" id=\"readmorebtn\">Read more&#8230;<\/button>\n<\/p>\n<hr id=\"line\">\n<span id=\"more\"><\/p>\n<p><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><\/p>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><span class=\"tdb-mobile-menu-button\"><i class=\"tdb-mobile-menu-icon td-icon-mobile\"><\/i><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><span class=\"tdb-header-search-button-mob dropdown-toggle\" data-toggle=\"dropdown\"><i class=\"tdb-mobile-search-icon td-icon-search\"><\/i><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><span class=\"tdb-mobile-menu-button\"><i class=\"tdb-mobile-menu-icon td-icon-mobile\"><\/i><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\">\n<div class=\"tdb-drop-down-search\" aria-labelledby=\"td-header-search-button\">\n<div class=\"tdb-drop-down-search-inner\">\n<form method=\"get\" class=\"tdb-search-form\" action=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/\"><\/form>\n<div class=\"tdb-aj-search\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/#\" role=\"button\" aria-label=\"Search\" class=\"tdb-head-search-btn dropdown-toggle\" data-toggle=\"dropdown\"><i class=\"tdb-search-icon td-icon-search\"><\/i><\/a><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\">\n<h1 class=\"tdb-title-text\">What to watch for Sunday on the eve of the Democratic National Convention<\/h1>\n<div><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-title-line\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\">\n<div id=\"Brid_1732423\" class=\"tpd-featured-video bridtv\"><\/div>\n<p>The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/2024-elections\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title>2024<\/a> Democratic National Convention begins Monday, but DNC attendees and press are getting the ball rolling Sunday with a host of welcome events.<\/p>\n<p>Though there won&rsquo;t be any speeches on Sunday, the media filing center, where outlets write, conduct interviews, and broadcast live from, will open at 7 a.m. Central. The Democratic National Committee will host its Delegate Welcome Party on Sunday evening at the Navy Pier.<\/p>\n<p>Furthermore, several protest groups, including pro-Gaza and pro-Israel activists, are expected to rally around the convention throughout the week. The first protest, &ldquo;Bodies Outside of Unjust Laws,&rdquo; organized by the Coalition for Reproductive Justice and LGBTQ+ Liberation, is scheduled to begin Sunday at 5 p.m. local time.<\/p>\n<p>Official DNC events are being held at two venues: The United Center will serve as the core focus of the week, with the majority of programming and speeches held at the home of the Chicago Bulls and Blackhawks. There, Vice President <a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/kamala-harris\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title>Kamala Harris<\/a> will deliver her nomination acceptance speech Thursday night. President <a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/joe-biden\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title>Joe Biden<\/a> will also deliver an opening speech at the United Center on Monday night.<\/p>\n<p>Several smaller profile events will also take place at McCormick Place, just east&nbsp;of Chicago&rsquo;s Chinatown neighborhood, and other venues across the city.<\/p>\n<p>The DNC security perimeter around McCormick Place goes into effect on Saturday at 7 p.m. local time with traffic restrictions.<\/p>\n<p>Chicago has hosted the DNC 12 times and the Republican National Convention an additional 14 times, so the city is used to the fanfare, and traffic, associated with nominating presidential candidates.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Here&rsquo;s a list of what to watch for on Sunday:<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Morning<\/h2>\n<p><strong>Media Pavilion and Press File<\/strong> <strong>opens<\/strong> <strong>&mdash;<\/strong>&nbsp;United Center<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Afternoon<\/h2>\n<p><strong>Muslim Delegates Dinner, hosted by American Muslim Democratic Caucus, Muslim Delegates and Allies, and Muslims for Democracy and Fairness &mdash;&nbsp;<\/strong>Palestinian American Community Center<\/p>\n<p><strong>DNC Black Caucus Worship Service &mdash;&nbsp;<\/strong>Apostolic Faith Church<\/p>\n<p><strong>Italian American Democratic Leadership Council<\/strong> <strong>honors Italian American Convention Delegates &mdash;&nbsp;<\/strong>St. Regis Hotel Chicago<\/p>\n<p><strong>Taste of Asia Reception, hosted by Philippine American Chamber of Commerce &mdash;&nbsp;<\/strong>Bridge 410<\/p>\n<p><strong>Gospel Musical for Democratic National Convention, hosted by Black Legislative Leaders Network &mdash;&nbsp;<\/strong>New Mount Pilgrim Missionary Baptist Church<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Night<\/h2>\n<p><strong>DNC Delegate Welcome Party<\/strong> <strong>&mdash;<\/strong>&nbsp;Navy Pier<\/p>\n<p><strong>&ldquo;Bodies Outside of Unjust Laws&rdquo; protest, organized by Coalition for Reproductive Justice and LGBTQ+ Liberation<\/strong> <strong>&mdash;&nbsp;<\/strong>Michigan Ave toward Grant Park<\/p>\n<p><strong>Tennessee Delegation Welcome Reception &mdash;&nbsp;<\/strong>Hyatt Regency Chicago<\/p>\n<p><strong>Nebraskans in Chicago Welcome Reception &mdash;&nbsp;<\/strong>Royal Sonesta Chicago Downtown<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title><strong><\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>DNC Opening Night Welcoming Party, hosted by Illinois Comptroller and Alderman &mdash;&nbsp;<\/strong>Carnivale<\/p>\n<p><strong>Official Maryland Celebration Welcome Reception &mdash;&nbsp;<\/strong>Lizzie McNeill&rsquo;s<\/p>\n<p> <script data-cfasync=\"false\" src=\"http:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/cdn-cgi\/scripts\/5c5dd728\/cloudflare-static\/email-decode.min.js\"><\/script><script>!function(){var g=window;g.googletag=g.googletag||{},g.googletag.cmd=g.googletag.cmd||[],g.googletag.cmd.push(function(){g.googletag.pubads().setTargeting(\"has-featured-video\",\"true\")})}();<\/script><script>var _bp=_bp||[];_bp.push({\"div\":\"Brid_1732423\",\"obj\":{\"id\":\"27789\",\"width\":\"1280\",\"height\":\"720\",\"stickyDirection\":\"below\",\"video\":\"1732423\"}});<\/script><script defer src=\"https:\/\/services.brid.tv\/player\/build\/brid.min.js\"><\/script><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<p><\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>What to look for on Sunday before the Democratic National Convention kicks off The 2024 Democratic National Convention starts on Monday, but attendees and media will begin activities on Sunday with various welcome events. While there won&#8217;t be any speeches that day, the media filing center will open at 7 a.m. Central Time for journalists to write, interview, and broadcast live. The Democratic National Committee is hosting its Delegate Welcome Party in the evening at Navy Pier. Additionally, multiple protest groups, including pro-Gaza and pro-Israel activists, are expected to demonstrate around the convention throughout the week. The first protest titled \u201cBodies Outside of Unjust Laws,\u201d organized by the Coalition for Reproductive Justice and LGBTQ+ Liberation, is set to start at 5 p.m. local time on Sunday.<\/p>\n<p>The main DNC events will take place at two locations: The United Center will be central to most programming and speeches during the week; it\u2019s where Vice President Kamala Harris will give her nomination acceptance speech on Thursday night and President Joe Biden will deliver an opening address Monday night. Other smaller events are scheduled at McCormick Place near Chicago&#8217;s Chinatown and various venues across the city. A security perimeter around McCormick Place begins Saturday at 7 p.m., along with traffic restrictions.<\/p>\n<p>Chicago has hosted the DNC twelve times previously as well as fourteen Republican National Conventions, so it is accustomed to handling large crowds and traffic related to presidential nominations.<\/p>\n<p>Here\u2019s a summary of what\u2019s happening on Sunday:<br \/>\n&#8211; Morning: Media Pavilion opens at United Center<br \/>\n&#8211; Afternoon:<br \/>\n   &#8211; Muslim Delegates Dinner hosted by American Muslim Democratic Caucus<br \/>\n   &#8211; DNC Black Caucus Worship Service<br \/>\n   &#8211; Italian American Democratic Leadership Council event honoring delegates<br \/>\n   &#8211; Taste of Asia Reception by Philippine American Chamber of Commerce<br \/>\n   &#8211; Gospel Musical event hosted by Black Legislative Leaders Network<br \/>\n&#8211; Evening:<br \/>\n   &#8211; DNC Delegate Welcome Party at Navy Pier<br \/>\n   &#8211; \u201cBodies Outside of Unjust Laws\u201d protest towards Grant Park<br \/>\n   &#8211; Tennessee Delegation Welcome Reception<br \/>\n   &#8211; Nebraskans in Chicago Welcome Reception<br \/>\n   &#8211; DNC Opening Night Welcoming Party hosted by Illinois Comptroller<br \/>\n   &#8211; Official Maryland Celebration Welcome Reception<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2645,"featured_media":2326128,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_mo_disable_npp":"","fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/DNC-SUNDAY.webp","fifu_image_alt":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[538],"tags":[32431,34721,32603,38416,32076],"class_list":["post-2326127","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-washington-examiner","tag-2024-election","tag-democratic-national-convention","tag-political-news","tag-sunday-watch-guide","tag-washington-examiner"],"fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/DNC-SUNDAY.webp","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2326127","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2645"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2326127"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2326127\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2326128"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2326127"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2326127"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2326127"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}