How to watch Day 1 of the Democratic National Convention

The 2024 has arrived in Chicago. The convention’s daytime programming and activities are being held at McCormick place, while the night’s main events will be broadcast from the United Center. President Joe Biden and former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton are set to headline the first day of the convention. The main programming begins at 5:30 p.m. and is set to go until 10 p.m.Mayor Brandon Johnson will commence the event with opening remarks on Monday night. Illinois Senator Dick Durbin is scheduled to speak at the convention at 6:30 p.m., followed by U.S Congresswoman Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez at 9 p.m.Those watching from home can tune into C-SPAN’s broadcast above, or watch from their and . The DNC will also stream events on . is set to accept the party’s nomination from the convention on Thursday, while her running mate Gov. Tim Walz will take the stage on Wednesday. Tuesday night’s speakers include former President Barack Obama and Gov. JB Pritzker.