Welcome to the 2008 Democratic National Convention Media Center. Created by the Denver 2008 Convention Host Committee, in conjunction with the City of Denver and VISIT DENVER, the online press room provides media with ongoing news updates (delivered by RSS or sign up for email alerts), access to b-roll and hi-res images, and factual information about the Convention and host city.
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Press Blog: Current Headlines

DENVER ANNOUNCES BICYCLE PLAN FOR DEMOCRATIC NATIONAL CONVENTION AT INVESCO FIELD AT MILE HIGH

August 25, 2008
Mayor Hickenlooper encourages credentialed attendees to ride bicycles to Barack Obama’s acceptance speech and creates a self-park bicycle depot at City’s Rude Park // More

Day By Day: Sunday Convention Events

August 22, 2008
Check here for all the info on Sunday's Convention-related festivals, gatherings and concerts. // More

Little Man Ice Cream Lets Conventioneers Savor a Scoop of Nostalgia

August 21, 2008
DNC conventioneers seeking a break from the convention floor can rise above the hustle and bustle just a short walk from the Pepsi Center. Little Man Ice Cream, housed in a gleaming 28-foot replica of an old-fashioned milk can, offers up home-made ice cream, sorbet, gelato, and cool drinks in Denver’s historic Highland neighborhood. // More

DENVER HOST COMMITTEE KICKS OFF GREENEST-EVER DEMOCRATIC NATIONAL CONVENTION WITH CELEBRATORY CONCERT EVENT

August 20, 2008
"Green Sunday At Red Rocks" to feature Dave Matthews with Tim Reynolds, Sheryl Crow, Sugarland & Others // More

ACTRESS DARYL HANNAH, GOVERNOR RITTER AND MAYOR HICKENLOOPER TO JOIN VAN JONES IN THE SPEAKER LINEUP AT GREEN FRONTIER FEST

August 19, 2008
More than 100 green living exhibits at Green Frontier Fest and New Energy Station provide diverse sustainable and green options, in conjunction with the Democratic National Convention // More

Denver Launches Online Carbon Calculator for Visitors and Event Planners

August 19, 2008
In time for the 2008 Democratic National Convention, the Industry-leading Carbon Calculator Provides Tools to Reduce Carbon Footprint // More

Nation’s First Wood Key Card to Debut in Hotels During the Democratic National Convention

August 19, 2008
More than 70,000 biodegradable key cards will be used in Denver hotels, reinforcing “green” convention theme and greatly reducing waste // More

Coca-Cola Named Official Recycling Provider For 2008 Democratic National Convention

August 15, 2008
Paper, Plastic, Aluminum to be Recycled at All Official Convention Venues // More

DENVER HOST COMMITTEE ANNOUNCES ALL-ACCESS BIKE STATION AT CHILDREN'S MUSEUM

August 07, 2008
The Denver 2008 Convention Host Committee is excited to announce the "All-Access Bike Station," located at the Denver Children's Museum from Saturday, Aug. 23-Thursday, Aug. 28. // More

The Green Frontier Fest Celebrates Eco-Friendly Options

July 14, 2008
The City and County of Denver, in partnership with ReDirect Guide, has announced the Green Frontier Fest, scheduled for Sunday, Aug. 24 on the eve of the 2008 Democratic National Convention. // More

Democratic National Convention Events

June 11, 2008
The Democratic National Convention, coming to Denver Aug. 25-28, 2008, is already shaping up to be one of the biggest events in the Mile High City’s 150-year history. How can the public get involved? While the Convention itself will be closed to the general public, there will be a myriad of tie-ins that will allow Denverites to be a part of Mile High history. Here’s a look at a few Convention-related activities that are already underway! // More

A Green Convention

June 11, 2008
Denver’s going to be a little more crowded than usual this summer. With close to 50,000 people expected to converge upon the Mile High City during the Democratic National Convention, held Aug. 25-28, convention planners and the City of Denver are making sure that this once-in-a-lifetime event is as eco-friendly as possible. // More

Democratic Convention Host Committee Develops Suggested Lean ‘N Green Guidelines

June 05, 2008
List outlines ways caterers and restaurants can create healthy, environmentally sound meals // More

Molson Coors Donates Beer Waste Ethanol for Democratic National Convention Flex-Fuel Vehicles

June 05, 2008
Denver, CO - May 21, 2008 - The Denver 2008 Convention Host Committee today announced that Molson Coors Brewing Company (NYSE: TAP; TSX), a Host Committee sponsor and a leading global brewer, along with its U.S. subsidiary, Coors Brewing Company, will be the Official E85 Ethanol Producer for the 2008 Democratic National Convention. // More

Pedaling a Healthy Initiative: Democratic Convention Host Committee to Bring Free Wheelin Bike Sharing Effort to Denver

June 05, 2008
Mile High City teams up with Humana and Bikes Belong to bring 1,000 bikes to Denver to encourage personal and environmental health during convention // More




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