The fourth and final day of the 2024 Democratic National Convention begins Thursday in Chicago, following a Wednesday that featured speeches from former President Bill Clinton, Speaker Nancy Pelosi, and Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz, among others.
Tonight, several Democratic Party leaders are scheduled to speak, culminating with Vice President Kamala Harris accepting the party's presidential nomination.
The convention follows a challenging period for Democrats, beginning with President Biden's underwhelming debate performance against former President Donald Trump on June 27. Biden has since opted not to seek reelection and endorsed Harris as the nominee.
Thursday's schedule for the 2024 DNC
(Note: All times listed are in Central Time)
- 7 a.m.-9:30 a.m.: Delegation breakfasts
- 9 a.m.-10 a.m.: Morning press briefing
- 9:30 a.m.-11:30 a.m.: Women’s Caucus meeting
- 12 p.m.-1:30 p.m.: Disability Caucus meeting
- 12 p.m.-1:30 p.m.: Youth Council meeting
- 12 p.m.-1:30 p.m.: Rural Council meeting
- 1:45 p.m.-3:15 p.m.: Veterans & Military Families Council meeting
- 1:45 p.m.-3:15 p.m.: Poverty Council meeting
- 1:45 p.m.-3:15 p.m.: Interfaith Council meeting
- 6 p.m.-10 p.m.: Main programming
When will Kamala Harris speak at 2024 DNC?
Kamala Harris is expected to accept the Democratic Party's presidential nomination on Thursday night, the final night of the convention, with her speech set to take place during the convention's main programming session from 5:30-10 p.m. CT.
How to Watch and Stream the 2024 DNC
The convention will air live on its website from the United Center in Chicago from 7 p.m. to 11 p.m. ET (6 p.m. to 10 p.m. CT) on Thursday. USA TODAY will provide livestream coverage on YouTube.
Nightly Themes of the DNC
The convention’s overall theme is "For the People, For Our Future." Here are the themes for each night:
- Monday: "For the People"
- Tuesday: "A Bold Vision for America's Future"
- Wednesday: "A Fight for Our Freedoms"
- Thursday: "For Our Future"
What song did NY choose for the DNC roll call? Here's the complete list of songs by state
- Alabama:Song: "Sweet Home Alabama" | Artist: Lynyrd Skynyrd
- Alaska:Song: "Feel It Still" | Artist: Portugal. The Man
- American Samoa:Song: "Edge of Glory" | Artist: Lady Gaga
- Arizona:Song: "Edge of Seventeen" | Artist: Stevie Nicks
- Arkansas:Song: "Don’t Stop" | Artist: Fleetwood Mac
- California:Song: "The Next Episode" | Artist: Dr. Dre, Snoop Dogg, Nate Dogg; Song: "California Love" | Artist: Tupac Shakur; Song: "Alright" | Artist: Kendrick Lamar; Song: "Not Like Us" | Artist: Kendrick Lamar
- Colorado:Song: "September" | Artist: Earth, Wind & Fire
- Connecticut:Song: "Signed, Sealed, Delivered (I'm Yours)" | Artist: Stevie Wonder
- Delaware:Song: "Higher Love" | Artist: Kygo & Whitney Houston
- Washington, D.C.:Song: "Let Me Clear My Throat" | Artist: DJ Kool
- Florida:Song: "I Won't Back Down" | Artist: Tom Petty
- Georgia:Song: "Turn Down For What?" | Artist: Lil Jon
- Guam:Song: "Espresso" | Artist: Sabrina Carpenter
- Hawai’i:Song: "24K Magic" | Artist: Bruno Mars
- Idaho:Song: "Private Idaho" | Artist: The B-52's
- Illinois:Song: "Fortunate" | Artist: Common
- Indiana:Song: "Don't Stop 'til You Get Enough" | Artist: Michael Jackson
- Iowa:Song: "Celebration" | Artist: Kool & The Gang
- Kansas:Song: "Carry On Wayward Son" | Artist: Kansas
- Kentucky:Song: "First Class" | Artist: Jack Harlow
- Louisiana:Song: "All I Do Is Win" | Artist: DJ Khaled
- Maine:Song: "Shut Up and Dance" | Artist: WALK THE MOON
- Maryland:Song: "Respect" | Artist: Aretha Franklin
- Massachusetts:Song: "I'm Shipping Up to Boston" | Artist: Dropkick Murphys
- Michigan:Song: "Lose Yourself" | Artist: Eminem
- Minnesota:Song: "1999" | Artist: Prince
- Mississippi:Song: "Twistin' the Night Away" | Artist: Sam Cooke
- Missouri:Song: "Good Luck, Babe!" | Artist: Chappell Roan
- Montana:Song: "American Woman" | Artist: Lenny Kravitz
- Nebraska:Song: "Firework" | Artist: Katy Perry
- Nevada:Song: "Mr. Brightside" | Artist: The Killers
- New Hampshire:Song: "Don’t Stop Believin'" | Artist: Journey
- New Jersey:Song: "Born in the USA" | Artist: Bruce Springsteen
- New Mexico:Song: "Confident" | Artist: Demi Lovato
- New York:Song: "Empire State of Mind" | Artist: Jay-Z featuring Alicia Keys
- North Carolina:Song: "Raise Up" | Artist: Petey Pablo
- North Dakota:Song: "Girl on Fire" | Artist: Alicia Keys
- Northern Mariana Islands:Song: "Ain’t No Mountain High Enough" | Artist: Marvin Gaye and Tammi Terrell
- Ohio:Song: "Green Light" | Artist: John Legend
- Oklahoma:Song: "Ain't Goin' Down ('til the Sun Comes Up)" | Artist: Garth Brooks
- Oregon:Song: "Float On" | Artist: Modest Mouse
- Pennsylvania:Song: "Black and Yellow" | Artist: Wiz Khalifa
- Puerto Rico:Song: "Despacito" | Artist: Luis Fonsi featuring Daddy Yankee
- Rhode Island:Song: "Shake It Off" | Artist: Taylor Swift
- South Carolina:Song: "Get Up (I Feel Like Being a Sex Machine)" | Artist: James Brown
- South Dakota:Song: "That's What I Like About You" | Artist: The Romantics
- Tennessee:Song: "9 to 5" | Artist: Dolly Parton
- Texas:Song: "Texas Hold 'Em" | Artist: Beyoncé
- Utah:Song: "Everybody Talks" | Artist: Neon Trees
- Vermont:Song: "Stick Season" | Artist: Noah Kahan
- Virginia:Song: "The Way I Are" | Artist: Timbaland (featuring Hilson & D. O. E)
- Washington:Song: "Can’t Hold Us" | Artist: Macklemore and Ryan Lewis
- West Virginia:Song: "Take Me Home, Country Roads" | Artist: John Denver
- Wisconsin:Song: "Jump Around" | Artist: House of Pain
- Wyoming:Song: "I Gotta Feeling" | Artist: Black Eyed Peas
Contributing: USA Today Network
