Monday, August 25, 2008

UPDATED: Democratic convention parties abound in DFW Metroplex

By Nancy Cunningham of Dallas Air America

Updated 03:27 p.m., August 28, 2008

Not going to the convention? Join Democrats from all over the county to see Sen. Barack Obama accept our party's nomination! These are just the events we were notified of, there are many, many others. Check your mybarackobama.com events -- last time we checked there were over 50 and many held in private homes!

Democratic Convention Watching Party - Tuesday

Please join us to watch the Democratic Convention. Hillary Clinton is scheduled to speak. August 26, 2008 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM, La Condesa (Victory Park)

Celebrating The Dream Convention Watch Party

Celebrating The Dream -- Come and join us as we witness the momentous, historical and awe-inspiring acceptance speech of the Honorable Barack Obama for the Democratic Nominee for President of the United States of America. Come one and come all! August 28, 2008 on the 45th Anniversary of Dr. Martin Luther King's "I Have a Dream Speech". A small donation of $5 would be appreciated. All proceeds will go to charities located in the South Side community. Please RSVP at www.barackobama.com. If you have any questions about this event please contact Jane Gore at jangore@sbcglobal.net or Mike McCann at mikeredsmccann@hotmail.com. Together we will we be cheering so loudly for Senator Obama that our voices will be heard all the way in Denver. We look forward to seeing you!

Barack Obama- Democratic National Convention Watch Party

When: Aug 28, 2008, 7:30 - 10:30pm; Where: Grill 400

MCD Obama Acceptance Speech Watch Party

Come join the Mid-Cities Democrats as we watch our Democratic presidential nominee, Barack Obama, give his acceptance speech 45 years to the day of Martin Luther King's I Have a Dream speech.

When: Thursday, August 28th @ 7PM; Where: Reposado's. Colleyville

Democratic Convention Watching Party - Thursday

Join us at BlackFinn Restaurant to watch Barack Obama accept the Democratic Party Presidential Nomination. August 28, 2008 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM, Blackfinn Restaurant and Bar.

North Park/Love Field Nomination Watch Party

Thursday, August 28 at 7:00 PM, K. B. Polk Recreation Center (Dallas, TX). Come to the K. B. Polk Recreation Center to watch Sen. Obama accept the Democratic nomination.

Bringing Denver to Dallas - 8/28 Watch Party Convention Watch Party

Come witness a 45 year Dream. Come witness history. BaracktheVoteUSA, Senate District 23 and Obama Dallas invite you to one of the largest Watch Party and Unite for Change events in DFW. Entrance Fee is $10 and includes an "8/28 The Movement" T-shirt. Go to www.barackthevoteusa.com to pre-order your t-shirt.

Dallas County Democratic Party Watch Party

Thursday, August 28 at 7:00 PM. Tee-shirts and paraphernalia for sale; event is free. 7 PM, Lakewood Theater.

Stonewall Democrats of Dallas Watch Party

Everyone invited. Happy hour prices, speeches by Stonewall-endorsed candidates and party leaders and great music and fun. Free. Thursday, August 28, 7 - 11 PM, Round Up Saloon. Contact: Jesse Garcia, President of Stonewall Democrats of Dallas, 214-500-7066.

Irving/Coppell Democrats Watch Party

7 - 10 PM, Buffalo Wild Wings, Irving

UPDATE: Editor's Note -- If you're in Tarrant County, here are some other places to watch Obama accept his party's nomination tonight. All of these parties start at 7:30 p.m.:

The White House, 2917 S. Cravens Rd., Fort Worth 76119

Fox and Hound English Pub and Grill (southwest corner of Bryant Irvin & Loop 820 near Academy Sports)

Froggy Bottom Beach Club, 4400 White Settlement Rd., River Oaks 76114

Rahr's, 701 Galveston St., Fort Worth 76104

Hoffbrau Steakhouse, Haltom City

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Comments

Tracy Yost Verified

And don't forget there is a DNC Watching Happy Hour at Pearl on Thursday, happy hour prices until 10pm

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snowboard9 Anonymous

This is exciting. I hope all my liberal friends (and others) come out on voting day and help make a difference for the future with obama.

We desperately need a LEADER in the country, not another 'nice guy president'. I have all the respect in the world for Mr McCain, but in the leadership department, I'm underwhelmed - more like groggy, after listening to him. I hope people step out of their "box" and understand the difference between a leader and an administrator.

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