Democratic politicians and celebrities are set to appear and support Harris in Chicago.

After months of political twists and turns, all eyes are on Chicago this week as Vice President Kamala Harris formally accepts the Democratic nomination at the Democratic National Convention.

The conference runs through Thursday, and is being held at the United Center, with other events being held at the McCormick Place Convention Center.

The Democratic National Convention hasn’t released a full schedule of events scheduled for Tuesday, so stay tuned. But reports from outlets like CNN, AP, NBC News, Deadline, Politico and USA Today have outlined some of the speakers and topics that will be covered in the rest of the convention:

🗓Tuesday, August 20: “A Bold Vision for America’s Future”

• Former President Barack Obama

• Former First Lady Michelle Obama

• Second Mr. Doug Emhoff

• Illinois Governor JB Pritzker

• Famous anchor: Ana Navarro, host of “The View”

🗓 Wednesday, August 21: “A Battle for Our Freedoms”

• Tim Walz, Democratic Vice Presidential Nominee

• Former President Bill Clinton

• Speaker Emeritus Nancy Pelosi

• Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg

• Famous Host: Actress Mindy Kaling

🗓 Thursday, August 22: “For Our Future”

• Harris who will accept the nomination

• Famous Host: Actress Kerry Washington

🗓 Monday, August 19: “For the People”

• Minion Moore, Chairman of the Democratic National Convention Committee

• Jaime R. Harrison, Chairman of the Democratic National Committee

• California Rep. Maxine Waters

• Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson

• Minnesota Lieutenant Governor Peggy Flanagan

• Illinois Rep. Lauren Underwood

• California Rep. Robert Garcia

• Illinois Rep. Dick Durbin

• Ohio Rep. Joyce Beatty

• Common Notes:

  • Lee Saunders, President, American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees (AFSCME)

  • April Verrett, President, Service Employees International Union (SEIU)

  • Brent Booker, General President of the Laborers’ International Union of North America (LiUNA)

  • Kenneth Cooper, International President of the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW)

  • Claude Cummings Jr., President, Communications Workers of America (CWA)

  • Elizabeth Shuler, President of the American Federation of Labor and Congress of Industrial Organizations (AFL-CIO)

• Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass

• performance:

• Michigan Senator Mallory McMorrow

• Florida Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz

• Senator Lavonza Butler of California

• performance:

• Secretary of Commerce Gina M. Raimondo

• New York Governor Kathy Hochul

• Steve Kerr, head coach of the United States men’s basketball team and the Golden State Warriors

• Shawn Fine, President of the United Auto Workers union

• New York Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez

• Former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton

• South Carolina Rep. James Clyburn

• Maryland Rep. Jamie Raskin

• Texas Rep. Jasmine Crockett

• New York Rep. Grace Meng

• Common Notes:

  • Amanda and Josh Zurawski from Texas

  • Caitlin Joshua from Louisiana

  • Hadley Duvall of Kentucky

• Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear

• Georgia Senator Raphael Warnock

• Delaware Senator Chris Coons

• First Lady Jill Biden

• performance:

• Ashley Biden

• President Biden

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• Convention City: Why has Chicago hosted more presidential conventions than any other city? “Lincoln’s legacy still resonates at the intersection of Wacker Street and Lake Street, perhaps the most important corner in Chicago’s history.” [WGN Chicago]

• From the pig as a political candidate to Obama’s signature speech – the Democratic National Convention often leaves its mark on history. “These conferences can be places to launch new faces, or they can be so boring that the country becomes practically inactive.“.” [The Conversation]