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.
*Links to B-roll, Images, Fact Sheets, and more are on the right-hand column
*If you are media seeking a location for filming, please email Brent.Tongco@denvergov.org

Press Blog: Current Headlines

ORIGINAL OBAMA PORTRAIT PAINTED DURING HOST COMMITTEE MEDIA WELCOMING PARTY GOES ON SALE

August 26, 2008
Posters, Limited-Edition Lithographs; Painting Acceptance Speech on Thursday // More

ACCESSIBILITY FACT SHEET FOR TRAVEL TO AND FROM INVESCO FIELD AT MILE HIGH THURSDAY, AUGUST 28, 2008

August 25, 2008
The Democratic National Convention Committee (DNCC) recommends that persons with disabilities in possession of Community Credentials for the Democratic National Convention dated Thursday, August 28th take Lightrail to INVESCO Field at Mile High. // More

The 2008 Democratic National Convention: Engaging The Community

August 22, 2008
How Denver's residents have played an integral part in the Convention planning process. // More

DENVER OFFICE OF CULTURAL AFFAIRS & DENVER FILM SOCIETY ANNOUNCE CINEMOCRACY ROCKS!

August 21, 2008
Public event with diverse line-up of musical acts at Red Rocks Amphitheatre to celebrate winners of online, short film festival exploring meaning of Democracy // More

DISTINGUISHED PANEL TO DISCUSS FOREIGN RELATIONS, COMBATING POVERTY ON FINAL DAY OF '2008 ROCKY MOUNTAIN ROUNDTABLE'

August 21, 2008
Council on Foreign Relations, National Democratic Institute and University of Denver Josef Korbel School of International Studies join in to bring discussion to Denver // 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

Democratic Convention To Highlight Diverse Community Of Faith Leaders Working Toward Common Good

August 18, 2008
First-Ever Faith Caucus Meetings to be Held at Democratic Convention // More

HOST COMMITTEE ANNOUNCES EVENT SHOWCASING COLORADO-BASED ORGANIZATIONS DURING CONVENTION

August 11, 2008
Event at Civic Center Park provides unique opportunity // More

First-Ever Convention Interfaith Gathering To Feature Diverse Array Of Leaders From The Faith Community

August 08, 2008
Top National and Local Religious Leaders to Speak. Richard Smallwood & Vision Among Featured Performers. // 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

TOP DIGNITARIES COME TO DENVER FOR '2008 ROCKY MOUNTAIN ROUNDTABLE'

July 31, 2008
DENVER, July 31, 2008 - The Denver 2008 Convention Host Committee has launched a series of 10 issue-oriented, non-partisan discussions, collectively entitled the 2008 Rocky Mountain Roundtable. The event is aimed at fostering civic engagement and substantive public dialogue during the 2008 Democratic National Convention (Aug. 25-28, 2008). // More

Community Forums on tap to address Denver's hosting of the 2008 Democratic National Convention

July 21, 2008
Multiple forums held throughout metro area will inform residents about what is happening during Convention Week. // More

DNCC Launches "Convention Captains" Program to Involve Coloradans across the State

July 02, 2008
The DNCC has launched a “Convention Captains” program, inviting community activists statewide to lead an outreach effort to engage more people than ever before in the 2008 Democratic National Convention experience. // 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

Convention Delegates to Unite in a Single Event with Friends of New Orleans, to Commemorate Efforts to Rebuild Areas Affected by Hurricane Katrina

June 05, 2008
Denver, CO - June 4, 2008 - After consultation with the Democratic National Convention Committee, the Denver 2008 Host Committee today announced that it will direct delegates to a single celebration commemorating the recovery and rebuilding of areas affected by Hurricane Katrina in lieu of individual delegate welcoming events. The event, to be hosted by the Friends of New Orleans, will be held Sunday, Aug. 24, three years after Katrina devastated New Orleans and the Gulf Coast Region in August, // 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

Denver Mayor Unveils Dialog:City, an Event Converging Art, Democracy, and Digital Media

June 05, 2008
Details of participating artists and exhibitions scheduled for August 21-29 announced at Monday press conference Denver, CO - May 5, 2008 - At a news conference today, Mayor Hickenlooper announced Dialog:City, an event converging art, democracy and digital media that will involve 10 site-specific art installations in neighborhoods throughout Denver from Aug. 21-29. // 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




Featured Property

Upcoming Events

Visitor Guides

eNewsletter

Deals & Discounts

 

Videos