Kamala Harris to Deliver Acceptance Speech at 2024 Democratic National Convention

The 2024 Democratic National Convention (DNC) is set to conclude on Thursday, August 22, 2024, with the highlight of the evening being the acceptance speech by Kamala Harris. The event will take place in Chicago at the United Center, located at 1901 W. Madison St.

The main programming for the final day of the convention is scheduled to run from 5:30 p.m. to 10 p.m. Central Time, or 6:30 p.m. to 11 p.m. Eastern Time. Key speakers for the evening are yet to be fully announced, but it is anticipated that significant figures from the Democratic Party will take the stage.

Alongside Kamala Harris, governors from various states including Massachusetts Governor Maura Healey, Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer, and North Carolina Governor Roy Cooper are expected to address the attendees. Furthermore, former Illinois Republican U.S. Representative Adam Kinzinger is also slated to speak, reflecting a broad spectrum of voices in the party.

Musical performances will feature notable artists, with American singer-songwriter Maren Morris scheduled to perform prior to Harris’ acceptance speech, marking a celebratory close to the four-day convention.

The DNC will be accessible to a broad audience through various live streaming platforms and cable networks providing coverage of the event. The public can expect different presentations and discussions leading up to the highlight of the evening.

This year’s convention has focused on energizing party members as they prepare for the upcoming electoral contests, with Democrats rallying around key issues and the party’s vision moving forward. The anticipation for Harris’ acceptance speech is building as it will characterize the culmination of the convention’s efforts.