Welcome to the Democratic National Convention (DNC) 2024!
Thousands of Democrats — delegates, party members, politicians, and celebrities — filled Chicago’s United Center this week to nominate Vice President Kamala Harris and Governor Tim Walz of Minnesota for president and vice president. Here are some of the notable people spotted in the arena.
Thursday
Ms. Harris accepted her party’s nomination, speaking about her middle-class roots and calling for unity with a “new way forward.” Before she spoke, members of her family took turns at the lectern, including her sister Maya, niece Meena, and step-daughter Ella. Several celebrities were spotted in the crowd.
Wednesday
The convention’s third night featured speeches by several up-and-coming party stars, former President Bill Clinton, and a surprise appearance by Oprah Winfrey. After several guests highlighted Mr. Walz’s average-Joe persona and background as a football coach, he officially accepted the Democrats’ vice-presidential nomination.
Tuesday
Several Democratic governors, including J.B. Pritzker from the convention’s host state of Illinois, were seated with their delegations during a ceremonial roll call. A playlist of songs and a performance by the rapper Lil Jon soundtracked the night.
Monday
The convention’s first night featured remarks by Hillary Clinton and a torch-passing speech by President Biden. “America, I gave my best to you,” he said, reciting a phrase from the song “American Anthem” by Gene Scheer. Several members of Mr. Biden’s family were among the crowd, and audience members held up signs reading, “Thank you Joe.”
Now that we’ve taken a look at some of the highlights from each day of the DNC, let’s dive deeper into the VIPs who graced the event with their presence. From political figures to celebrities, the DNC was a star-studded affair filled with inspiring speeches and memorable moments. Stay tuned for more updates and behind-the-scenes access to the DNC 2024!