DNC convention kicks off in Chicago. Here's who'll speak this week and how to watch
Politicians are headed to Chicago this week for the 2024 Democratic National Convention.
Along with paying tribute to outgoing President Joe Biden, several heavyweights are expected to speak — including Barack Obama and the Clintons. And Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear is scheduled to speak on Monday night.
You can follow along live with our news partners at USA Today this week on their live blog.
Here's what's happening this week.
What time does the DNC start? Where is the 2024 DNC?
The DNC is scheduled to run August 19-22 at the United Center in Chicago.
Who's speaking at the DNC?
President Joe Biden is scheduled to speak during primetime on Monday, along with Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson, who will deliver a welcome address.
Other speakers scheduled to appear include former President Bill Clinton; former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton; Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker; former President Barack Obama; Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg; Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer; House Minority Leader Hakeen Jeffries; Vice President Kamala Harris; and Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz.
DNC 2024 schedule: When is Joe Biden speaking at the Democratic National Convention?
Democratic convention schedule
Here's a look at the full schedule for the 2024 DNC for Monday.
Note: All times listed are in Central Time.
7-9:30 a.m.: Delegation breakfasts
9-10a.m.: Morning press briefing
9:30-11:30 a.m.: Black Caucus meeting
9:30-11:30 a.m.: Hispanic Caucus meeting
9:30-11:30 a.m.: AAPI Caucus meeting
9:30-11:30 a.m.: Native American Caucus meeting
9:30-11:30 a.m.: Ethnic Council meeting
Noon-1:30 p.m.: LGBTQ+ Caucus meeting
Noon-1:30 p.m.: Small Business Council meeting
Noon-1:30 p.m.: Labor Council meeting
1:45-3:15 p.m.: Environmental & Climate Crisis Council meeting
5:30-10 p.m.: Main programming
How to watch and stream the 2024 DNC
The convention will air live on its website, from the United Center in Chicago between 6:15 p.m. and 11 p.m. Eastern (5:15 p.m. to 10 p.m Central) on Monday, and 7 p.m to 11 p.m. Eastern (6 p.m. to 10 p.m. Central) the other days.
USA TODAY will provide livestream coverage on YouTube each night of the DNC, Monday through Thursday.
This article originally appeared on Indianapolis Star: Democratic Convention 2024 schedule: DNC kicks off in Chicago
