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ABC News
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19 Aug 2024
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The Democratic National Convention is set to begin Monday, Aug. 19 in Chicago -- during which Democratic Party delegates are set to support Vice President Kamala Harris and her running mate, Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz after their unconventional path to the party's nomination.

During the four-day convention, Democratic heavyweights are set to fire up the base and rally behind Harris, who was officially certified as the Democratic presidential nominee earlier this month after getting the vast majority of delegate votes in a virtual roll call.

Harris' path to the DNC has been an unorthodox and truncated one after President Joe Biden announced he was leaving the 2024 race and endorsed Harris for the job on July 21.

The DNC has not released a full rundown of the evening schedule, but Biden is set to speak during primetime programming Monday -- under a theme of "For the People," which will highlight "the accomplishments and results President Biden delivered for people" and "with [Harris] by his side."

Signage is hung on the exterior of the United Center in preparation for next week's Democratic National Convention in Chicago, Aug. 14, 2024.
Pablo Martinez Monsivais/AP

Here's what to know about the DNC and how to follow along with all of the action.

The 2024 DNC takes place Aug. 19-22 in Chicago.

Official proceedings, prime-time programming and speeches will be held at the United Center -- home to the Chicago Blackhawks and Chicago Bulls. Other party activities will be held at the McCormick Place Convention Center.

Workers prepare the United Center for the start of the Democratic National Convention (DNC) on Aug. 15, 2024 in Chicago.
Joe Raedle/Getty Images

Democrats are in welcoming territory with a Chicago convention. Chicago is a Democratic stronghold that "was part of the 'blue wall' crucial to the Biden-Harris victory in 2020 and will be for a Harris-Walz victory in November," according to the DNC.

"Chicago is the perfect place to bring the story of Vice President Harris, Governor Walz, and the Democratic Party to the American people. Chicago represents the diversity of the Democratic Party and the country," according to the DNC.

While the DNC has not released its list of speakers scheduled for each evening, it has detailed some of the convention events through the day, including caucus and council meetings and press briefings on its website.

Biden is set speak at the DNC on Monday during primetime programming. First lady Jill Biden and former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton are also set to speak Monday night. Additional speakers will be announced later Monday.

Democratic presidential candidate and Vice President Kamala Harris attends a campaign event at UNLV campus, in Las Vegas, NV, Aug. 10, 2024.
Kevin Mohatt/Reuters

Sources told ABC News that a working speaking schedule, which can change, has former President Barack Obama speaking on Tuesday; Walz and former President Bill Clinton speaking on Wednesday; and Harris speaking on Thursday.

As is customary, Democratic National Committee Chair Jamie Harrison will gavel-in the first night of the convention.

The DNC will stream on multiple platforms -- including TikTok, Instagram and YouTube. The official live stream of the 2024 Democratic National Convention will be available on its website.

Prime-time programming will air live from 6:30 p.m.-11 p.m. ET/5:30 p.m.-10 p.m. CT on Monday and 7 p.m.-11 p.m. ET/6 p.m.-10 p.m. CT on Tuesday-Thursday, according to the DNC.

PHOTO: Democratic Presidential nominee, Kamala Harris holds a rally at Temple University in Philadelphia, after announcing her running mate, Minnesota Governor Mike Walz on Aug. 6, 2024
Democratic Presidential nominee, Kamala Harris holds a rally at Temple University in Philadelphia, after announcing her running mate, Minnesota Governor Mike Walz on Aug. 6, 2024
Laura Brett/ZUMA Press Wire via Shutterstock

ABC News will have special coverage of the DNC -- including primetime coverage from 10 p.m. until 11 p.m. ET on ABC every day of the conventions, and on ABC News Live from 7 p.m. until 12 a.m. ET.

Hulu will also have live reports available all day, and ABC News Live will have robust coverage each day of the convention.

ABC News Digital and 538 will live blog the latest from the convention and provide analysis as the convention events unfold.