Protests
Unconventional Denver is planning marches each day, with the following themes:
Aug. 24: March against occupations and militarization & space reclamation
Aug. 25: March against prisons: Free all political prisoners & no business as usual
Aug. 26: March against borders: No one is illegal! & Blockade the spectacle: We vote no!
Aug. 27: Actions and alternatives: No warming:
Aug. 28: Media savvy actions: End white supremacy!
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Parties
The Ballot Bash Opening Night Party
This party kicks off Rock the Vote’s weeklong campaign to engage young people in democracy. The party is Aug. 25 from 10 p.m. to 12 a.m. at the Ellie Caulkins Opera House in the Denver Performing Arts Complex. The fundraiser features a performance from Wyclef Jean. The Rock the Vote Ballot Bash After Party starts at midnight and goes until 2 a.m. at Grant Chambers Salon. There are only tickets for 400 VIPs.
Every Woman Counts Late-Night Party
Co-hosted by Lifetime Networks and Rock the Vote.
This event is Aug. 26 at Cowboy Lounge in Denver. It starts at 9 p.m. and goes to 1 a.m.
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Delegate Service Day
The DNCC is coordinating a Delegate Service Day at sites throughout the Denver Metro Area on Aug. 27. Michelle Obama and Jeannie Ritter have been named co-chairs. Projects will range from canned food sorting to park cleanup to reading to children. The day goes from 10 a.m. to noon. There is a limited number of slots.
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Parades