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Denver Gears Up for Democratic Convention

City has enlisted 25,000 volunteers, raised millions for DNC

By Caroline Zimmerman,  Newser User

Posted Aug 24, 2008 6:06 PM CDT
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(Newser) – The Democratic convention is ready to roll in Denver tomorrow despite a few hiccups, like the 1,500 anti-war marchers who gathered outside the Pepsi Center today, the Denver Post reports. But the "Recreate 68" protesters dispersed when asked by police, returning the spotlight to the Democrats' mega-plan—which includes 25,000 volunteers and a possible appearance by Sen. Edward Kennedy, the AP reports.

Despite Denver's oil and gas money, the city fell $12 million short of the DNC's $40 million price tag—and Obama's campaign paid the rest. Now 75,000 visitors are expected to hear his acceptance speech and Denver shops are stuffed with Obama gear to reap the windfall. The city won't be quiet either: Shows ranging from "Punk Rock 2008" to "Naughty Pierre's Burlesque and Comedy Extravaganza" have been lined up to entertain evening revelers.


Protesters gather at the capitol building as the city prepares for Democratic National Convention in Denver, Sunday, Aug. 24, 2008.
Protesters gather at the capitol building as the city prepares for Democratic National Convention in Denver, Sunday, Aug. 24, 2008.   (Associated Press)
Ron Kovac, far left, with microphone, addresses protesters and media as they sit around him in front of the Pepsi Center, Sunday, Aug. 24, 2008.
Ron Kovac, far left, with microphone, addresses protesters and media as they sit around him in front of the Pepsi Center, Sunday, Aug. 24, 2008.   (Associated Press)
A stagehand puts up the sign for the Nebraska delegation as preparations continue for the DNC, Sunday, Aug. 24, 2008, in Denver.
A stagehand puts up the sign for the Nebraska delegation as preparations continue for the DNC, Sunday, Aug. 24, 2008, in Denver.   (Associated Press)
Police watch protestors outside the barricades at the site of the Democratic National Convention in Denver, Sunday, Aug. 24, 2008. The convention starts Monday.
Police watch protestors outside the barricades at the site of the Democratic National Convention in Denver, Sunday, Aug. 24, 2008. The convention starts Monday.   (Associated Press)
A stagehand secures the North Carolina Delegation sign at the site of the upcoming DNC in Denver, Sunday, Aug. 24, 2008.
A stagehand secures the North Carolina Delegation sign at the site of the upcoming DNC in Denver, Sunday, Aug. 24, 2008.   (Associated Press)
Nancy Pelosi, right, kicks off the DNC at the Convention Center as she addresses the media in Denver, Sunday, Aug. 24, 2008.
Nancy Pelosi, right, kicks off the DNC at the Convention Center as she addresses the media in Denver, Sunday, Aug. 24, 2008.   (Associated Press)
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