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 MAYOR JOHN HICKENLOOPER WILL DELIVER OFFICIAL WELCOME TONIGHT AT DEMOCRATIC NATIONAL CONVENTION

August 25, 2008
Mayor Hickenlooper will provide welcoming remarks at around 4:35 p.m. tonight from Pepsi Center // More

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

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

ACCESS & MOBILITY PLANS ANNOUNCED FOR HISTORIC CONVENTION EVENT

August 19, 2008
After extensive preparation and work with local, state and federal transportation and security officials to meet Democratic National Convention needs while keeping Denver open and accessible, the City and County of Denver provided information today about local mobility and access for the last day of the Democratic National Convention: Thursday, August 28, 2008. // More

Colorado Governor Ritter, Denver Mayor Hickenlooper To Address 2008 Democratic National Convention

August 13, 2008
The Democratic National Convention Committee (DNCC) and the Obama for America Campaign announced today that Colorado Governor Bill Ritter, Jr. and Denver Mayor John Hickenlooper will address the 2008 Democratic National Convention. // 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

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

Mile High City Welcomes Presidential History to INVESCO Field at Mile High

July 08, 2008
Mayor John Hickenlooper released the following statement on Monday, July 7, after the announcement that Barack Obama will accept the Democratic presidential nomination in front of more than 75,000 people at Invesco Field at Mile High on Thursday, August 28, 2008. // More

Message from Mayor John Hickenlooper

June 05, 2008
What Denver residents, employees and businesses should expect during Convention Week Denver, CO - June 3, 2008 - Hosting the Democratic National Convention represents a tremendous economic and marketing opportunity for Metro Denver and Colorado, as well as a chance for local residents to witness and participate in a historical event. // 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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