Friday morning a sneak preview was given to local & national news organizations. The set is a mix of patriotism and high-end technology with video screens that actually curve out over the stage. A 600-person crew has been working on the project for months and some have even been on a 20-hour a day schedule to stay on track. The DNC has brought in upwards of 300,000 pounds of lights and speakers, so much so that the ceiling had to be reinforced to hold them. 95 of the luxury suites in the Pepsi Center were stripped of their furnishing and transformed into broadcasting booths. Some had to have walls knocked down and carpeting covered with hardboard sheeting.
This is a wonderful opportunity for the city of Denver to showcase the beautiful Mile High City and have rolled out the red carpet in anticipation of the thousands of people attending the convention.
City officials have also prepared for protesters with riot control training and a temporary jail site that can house several detainees. Video
As we get closer to Mondays kick-off, preperations are at a fever pitch and with the added job of moving the DNC to Invesco Field for Thursdays acceptance speech by Senator Obama, this guarantees to be a fun week in the Mile High City!
This is a wonderful opportunity for the city of Denver to showcase the beautiful Mile High City and have rolled out the red carpet in anticipation of the thousands of people attending the convention.
City officials have also prepared for protesters with riot control training and a temporary jail site that can house several detainees. Video
As we get closer to Mondays kick-off, preperations are at a fever pitch and with the added job of moving the DNC to Invesco Field for Thursdays acceptance speech by Senator Obama, this guarantees to be a fun week in the Mile High City!
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