Democratic National Convention Overview

The Democratic National Convention will be the largest event in Denver’s history, attracting 50,000 people and generating $160 million in economic impact. There will be 15,000 domestic and international media in town to cover the event, as well as numerous popular movie and television entertainment celebrities. Regulars at past conventions have included Tom Hanks, Brad Pitt, Ben Affleck, Sheryl Crow, Steven Spielberg and others.

Based on past conventions, it is likely that the network television morning shows and network evening newscast programs will be in Denver, so you can expect to see Katie Couric, Brian Williams, Matt Lauer and many other top newcasters broadcasting live from sites around the city. There will also be will thousands of international media, feeding stories to cities around the world. There are more than 100 private parties and functions on the opening night alone and an estimated 1,500 events during the convention. The largest welcome signage program in Denver’s history will decorate the downtown streets for the Democratic National Convention and there will be great excitement throughout the city.

The Democratic National Convention was held only once in Denver, exactly 100 years before in 1908.