CHICAGO (WLS) — The United Center wasn’t the only big party in town Thursday night. Hundreds of people were at Soldier Field for a watch party on the final night of the Chicago Democratic National Convention.G
It was one of the biggest DNC parties in Chicago. Hundreds of people filled the stands at Soldier Field to watch history unfold in a second arena.
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The award-winning Chicago-based artist Common kicked things off with a performance.
The crowd witnessed on the big screen at Soldier Field how Vice President Kamala Harris officially accepted her party’s nomination as presidential candidate.
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“We are at a point in history where we really need to focus on what is right for this country and how to move forward,” said Chris Del Signore, visiting from California.
While the home of the Bulls and Blackhawks was packed for this historic occasion, there was also excitement in a second arena in Chicago, the home of the Bears on the other side of town.
The sold-out, free event was organized by the group “GoChiLife”.
“The idea is that everyone in Chicago can be part of this story, and they deserve it,” said Malcolm Weems, volunteer director of GoChiLife. “This is their home.”
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Many Harris supporters said that with Election Day approaching, the work begins now.
“I’m just going to quote Michelle,” said Chicago-area resident Caty Shenault. “She said, ‘When they go low, we go high.’ But we’re going to go higher, and Kamala is higher.”
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