CHICAGO — Day three of the Democratic National Convention will give the Harris-Walz ticket an opportunity to address supporters and voters across the nation in primetime.
Wednesday’s keynote address will be delivered by 2024 Democratic vice presidential nominee Gov. Tim Walz (D-MN), and DNC officials say Walz will expand on the night’s theme: “A fight for Our Freedoms.”
“Vice President Harris has spent her entire career fighting for Americans’ freedoms. In Governor Tim Walz, Vice President Harris chose as her running mate a champion for America’s working families and a staunch defender of those same fundamental freedoms,” the DNC said in a statement. “Donald Trump spent his four years in office fighting to strip our rights away, and he’s once again running on an extreme agenda to go even farther in turning back the clock on all the freedoms we hold dear.”
Like Tuesday and Monday before it, Wednesday will also see Democrats host a number of caucus and council meetings at McCormick Place, the convention’s secondary location and a daily press conference with Harris campaign and DNC officials. And, again, there aren’t any officially permitted protests taking place on Wednesday, but pro-Gaza activists continue to gather near and around satellite DNC programming.
On the other side of the river, former President Donald Trump’s campaign will hold its own, counter-programming presser at Trump Tower. RNC officials told the Washington Examiner that Rep. Mike Waltz (R-FL), the first Green Beret to be elected to Congress and a vocal Trump supporter, will field questions on Trump’s national security platform.
Wednesday’s also one day closer to the weekend and the conclusion of convention week, so the parties will continue to ramp up.
Hump Day’s offerings include a riverboat cruise and reception, hosted by the Maryland Democratic Delegation, and a Drag Show hosted by Drag PAC.
Here’s everything to keep an eye on Wednesday in Chicago:
State delegate breakfasts — multiple locations
DNC and Harris campaign press conference — McCormick Place
RNC and Trump campaign press conference — Trump Tower
DNC Black Caucus meeting — McCormick Place
DNC Hispanic Caucus meeting — McCormick Place
DNC AAPI Caucus meeting — McCormick Place
DNC Native American Caucus — McCormick Place
DNC Ethnic Council meeting — McCormick Place
DNC Seniors Council meeting — McCormick Place
DNC Environmental & Climate Crisis Council meeting — McCormick Place
Feminists for Kamala reception, hosted by National Organization for Women — The Drake Hotel
Latino Leaders Reception, hosted by UnidosUS Action PAC — Barrio
Chicago River Cruise & Reception, hosted by Maryland Democratic Party — Chicago Riverfront
Official 2024 DNC programming, including speeches from Democratic Vice Presidential nominee Gov. Tim Walz and former President Bill Clinton — United Center
Drag Night Chicago, hosted by Drag PAC — Metro
“Our Future, Our Freedom” concert, hosted by GIFFORDS — Ramova Theatre
Post-Gavel Reception, hosted by Maryland Democratic Party — D4 Irish Pub & Cafe
Southern States Party — Joe’s Bar
CLICK HERE TO READ MORE FROM THE WASHINGTON EXAMINER
California Bash, hosted by California Democratic Party — House of Blues Chicago