Democratic National Convention Philadelphia 2016 Events
Donkeys Around Town:
July 1 – September 9
Philadelphia is showcasing 57 fiberglass donkeys throughout the city in publicly accessible locations. Each donkey is uniquely painted by a local artist to represent a Democratic delegation. Participate in the free app-based scavenger hunt from July 21 – 28 to win prizes, including a two night stay in Philadelphia! Visit scavify.com/dnc for more details and to download the app. Learn more about Donkeys Around Town at phldnc.com/donkeys. Share your experiences and follow #DonkeysAroundTown.
PoliticalFest:
July 22 – 27, 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. daily
A one-of-a-kind festival for all ages, celebrating political history, government and the road to the White House. Check out phldnc.com/politicalfest for more details and to purchase tickets. #PoliticalFest
#DNCDeals Program:
July 25 - 28
Local restaurants, bars, and stores across the area will offer deals on food, beverage, and clothing for all to take advantage of during Convention Week. Search #DNCDeals for updates on all participating deals!
Members from the Philadelphia 2016 Host Committee and Mayor Kenney’s office have been participating in community meetings throughout the city in the weeks leading up to the Convention to provide community members with logistical information.
Philly Feast, United We Eat:
July 25, 11 a.m. – 3 p.m., 3rd and Arch Streets
Visit Old City for a diverse line-up of locally-based food trucks, live music and retail vendors. Philly Feast will bring together Convention guests, volunteers and Philadelphia residents on the first day of the Convention.
For more information go to phldnc.com/phillyfeast . #PhillyFeast
Center City Sips:
July 27, 5 p.m. – 7 p.m., various locations
Philly’s biggest ever citywide happy hour. Begin your Sips experience at Dilworth Plaza, Comcast Plaza, or Commerce Square at 5 p.m., and continue your evening at other locations throughout the city. Check out centercityphila.org/sips for locations. #DNCDontMissThis
Watch Parties:
Local, bars, restaurants, and venues with TVs throughout the city will hold watch parties as the Democratic candidate for President formally accepts that nomination. Visit phldnc.com and #DNCDeals for where to watch and any specials.
Stay Up to Date on What’s Going on in Philadelphia During the Convention
For updates on all of the Host Committee’s activities, be sure to follow us on social media and use our hashtags.
Twitter: @PHLDNC
Facebook: Philadelphia 2016
Instagram: @phldnc2016
Blog: phldnc.com/blog/
Hashtags:
#PHLDNC2016
#WhatMakesPhilly
#DNCDontMissThis
#PoliticalFest
#DNCDeals
#DonkeysAroundTown
#PhillyFeast