November 15, 2024 04:03 AM

Democratic National Convention 2012: Full DNC Schedule For Thursday, September 6

The last and final night of the 2012 Democratic National Convention has arrived. The full DNC schedule of speakers and performers for Thursday, September 6 is available.

The 2012 Democratic Convention kicked off on Tuesday, September 4.There have been many notable speeches do far. On Tuesday, First Lady Michelle Obama and San Antonio Mayor Julian Castro, the first Latino keynote speaker in convention history, gave their speeches. On Wednesday, Former President Bill Clinton showed his support. Now, the night Democrats have been waiting for has arrived. President Obama and Vice President Biden will give their speeches this evening.

Tonight's events were set to take place at the 74,000 seat Bank of America Stadium, but due to poor weather in Charlotte, North Carolina, where the convention is being held, Thursday's events will take place at the Time Warner Cable Arena, where the other speeches have taken place.

Aside from the main event, President Obama and Vice President Biden's speeches, there will be many highlights. It is expected that former Rep. Gabriel Giffords will lead the Pledge of Allegiance. There will be performances by The Foo Fighters, James Taylor, Marc Anthony and possible performances by MaryJ. Blige and Earth Wind & Fire. There will be several celebrity speeches and appearances including actresses Eva Longoria, Scarlet Johansson, and Kerry Washington. Natalie Portman may also make an appearance.

Here is the DNC schedule for the final night of the convention, Thursday, September 6. All times are based on local North Carolina times.

4:30 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.:

  • Sen. Kay Hagan (N.C.)
  • N.C. Lt. Gov. Walter Dalton
  • Rep. G.K. Butterfield (N.C.)
  • Rep. David Price (N.C.)
  • Rep. Mel L. Watt (N.C.)
  • James Rogers, CEO Duke Energy
  • James Taylor
  • DNC chair Antonio R. Villaraigosa
  • Invocation by Reverend Gabriel Salguero, President, National Latino Evangelical Coalition
  • Presentation of Colors
  • Pledge of Allegiance
  • National Anthem, Marc Anthony, Singer/Songwriter
  • Progress for People Video: Seniors
  • American Voices Remarks: Carol Berman
  • Rep. Donna F. Edwards (Md.)
  • Rep. Barney Frank (Mass.)
  • In Memoriam Video and Remarks

6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.:

  • Rep. John Lewis (Ga.)
  • Stronger Together Video: Don't Ask Don't Tell
  • American Voices, Jason Crow
  • Mary J. Blige, Singer/Songwriter
  • Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz (Fla.)
  • DNC chair Antonio R. Villaraigosa
  • Wis. Senate candidate Tammy Baldwin (Wis.)
  • Philadelphia Mayor Michael Nutter
  • Stay Stronger Together Video: Marriage Equality
  • American Voices Remarks, Zach Wahls

7:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.:

  • Jim Messina, Campaign Manager, Obama for America
  • American Heroes Video: Auto Workers
  • American Voices: Kenyetta Jones, Ryan Case, Ed Meagher, Martha Figueroa, Lucas Beenken, Rob Hach
  • DNC Chair Antonio R. Villaraigosa
  • Beau Biden, Attorney General of Delaware and Son of Vice President Joe Biden
  • Vote by Acclamation
  • Foo Fighters
  • Rep. James E. Clyburn (S.C.)

8:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.:

  • Caroline Kennedy, Author and Attorney
  • Rep. Xavier Becerra (Calif.)
  • Former Mich. Gov. Jennifer Granholm
  • Gov. Brian Schweitzer (Mont.)
  • Former Fla. Gov. Charlie Crist, Jr.
  • Former Governor of Florida
  • Rep. John Kerry (Mass.)

9:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.:

  • Video: Veterans
  • Admiral John B. Nathman, United States Navy, Retired
  • Angie Flores
  • Dr. Jill Biden
  • Vice President Joe Biden Video
  • Vice President Joe Biden

10:00 p.m. - 11:00 p.m.:

  • Sen. Dick Durbin (Ill.)
  • President Barack Obama Video
  • President Barack Obama
  • Celebration
  • Benediction, Timothy Dolan
  • Retire Colors
  • Adjournment
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