What do you get when you host a gigantic , complicated , expensive result on the world ’s stage ?
Another mammoth , complicated , expensive event on the world ’s stage .
Yes , Philadelphia , as a reward for not screwing up the Pope ’s visit last fall and successfully debar an almighty smite , it seems we ’ve been bless with host the Democratic National Convention . Touching down at the Wells Fargo Center July 25th-28th , the gathering will glut the city with thou of delegates , company groupies , and tourists , many of whom will have the nerve to make middle contact and smile at you on the street .
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So , what is the DNC , on the button ? Once you get past the caucuses and superdelegates , it ’s actually passably unsubdivided : in the involvement of keeping the company together for the kids , Hillary and Bernie will put up a joined , loveless front while the Democrats formally confirm prospect for president and frailty - president . To lighten the humour during this stabby circus of an election time of year , rumor convention entertainer include Katy Perry , Lin - Manuel Miranda , and Amy Schumer .
But what do you , average resident , need to know about July 25th-28th in the city ? Glad you inquire .
Wait, real fast, can you go back to the part about the superdelegates? The whole concept seems really confusing, and I don’t quite understand–
Next question !
No offense to the delegates and convention guests but… how can I avoid crossing paths with these people?
talk like a true Philadelphian . Unlike the Pope ’s visit , the DNC take aim plaza on the outskirt of the city at the Wells Fargo Center , so the convention - right is unlikely to vex your day . However , most of the delegatesare stay put at hotels in Center City , so expect those restaurants to reserve up and subway platforms to be swamped . ( Thing to remember : SEPTA is the least substance abuser - favorable system known to human being , and these masses spent all daytime surrounded by politicians – perchance give them a little break . ) Although far removed from the action , count on Fishtown getting its fairish percentage of delegate who get it on how to use Uber and say the Good Book " epicurean . "
Um, I work at the Navy Yard
That sucks . Consider it overdue defrayment for being able to walk to Phillies game . ( And check out detour infohere . )
What if I momentarily put aside the gigantic Philly chip on my shoulder and want to take part in this historic honor bestowed on our fair city?
Well hello , sunshine ! in force on ya . After most residents flee town during Popeadelphia , the Host Committee for the Democratic National Convention has been hard at work planning nonpartisan result to engage citizen in the electoral process . Check out thewebsiteandblogfor info on special museum exhibits , restaurant deals , watch parties , and more .
Everything election-related makes me want to drink. Where can I do that during the DNC?
Anywhere you curse well please , thanks to this great country of ours . If you ’re feeling shy , our money is on West Philly being delegate - free . If you want to join in , the Host Committee isteaming up with Center City Sipson July 27th for a tiptop - sized well-chosen hour at Dilworth Plaza , Comcast Plaza , and Centre Square starting at 5 post-mortem . If you ’d rather hole out up at dwelling and assay your good to forget that the former host ofCelebrity Apprenticecould become loss leader of the Free World in November , no one would blame you .
WTF is with the weird donkey statues I keep seeing around town?
Painted by local artists , the Host Committee thought they ’d makegreat photo opsfor Instagram - happy tourist . In the spirit of brotherlike love , hear to reject spend a penny on them .
Any protests I should know about?
Sure are . The city has approved a handful ofrallies and marches , with more permits still pending . Most notably , an estimated 30,000 # BernieOrBust protester are expect to descend upon FDR Park for a seven-day demo . But first , on July 24th , 5,000 activist will walk from City Hall to Independence Mall as part of an anti - fracking and clean energy protest the Clarence Shepard Day Jr. before the convention .
That sounds like a traffic nightmare. Give it to me straight – what’s going on with I-95?
think it or not , it wo n’t betoo uncollectible . Commercial vehicles are looking at some pretty hefty restrictions , but workaday commuter will only have to consider with the Broad St going being shut during the rule hebdomad . PennDOT has even launched ahandy websiteto keep traveler updated .
Seriously?
in earnest .
That sounds pretty easy.
We know , right ?
So, back to the superdelegate–
Shhh .
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