DNC in Chicago: Photos, videos capture Day 2 at the Democratic National Convention

By Nic Flosi
Published  August 20, 2024 3:36pm CDT
FOX 32 Chicago
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CHICAGO - The Democratic National Convention continues in Chicago on Tuesday, and with it comes high-profile names as well as demonstrations.

The second night of the convention will be headlined by former President Barack Obama and former first lady Michelle Obama.

Check out our FOX 32 photo gallery below to see moments from Day 2 of the convention.

Former US President Barack Obama speaks during the Democratic National Convention (DNC) at the United Center in Chicago, Illinois, US, on Tuesday, Aug. 20, 2024. The Democratic National Convention this week marks the ceremonial crowning of Vice President Kamala Harris and Minnesota Governor Tim Walz as the party's presidential nominees, capping off a whirlwind month for Democrats who quickly coalesced behind the new ticket after President Joe Biden dropped out of the race in July. Photographer: David Paul Morris/Bloomberg via Getty Images
Former US President Barack Obama, left, arrives to speak next to former US First Lady Michelle Obama during the Democratic National Convention (DNC) at the United Center in Chicago, Illinois, US, on Tuesday, Aug. 20, 2024. The Democratic National Convention this week marks the ceremonial crowning of Vice President Kamala Harris and Minnesota Governor Tim Walz as the party's presidential nominees, capping off a whirlwind month for Democrats who quickly coalesced behind the new ticket after President Joe Biden dropped out of the race in July. Photographer: Al Drago/Bloomberg via Getty Images
Former US First Lady Michelle Obama speaks during the Democratic National Convention (DNC) at the United Center in Chicago, Illinois, US, on Tuesday, Aug. 20, 2024. The Democratic National Convention this week marks the ceremonial crowning of Vice President Kamala Harris and Minnesota Governor Tim Walz as the party's presidential nominees, capping off a whirlwind month for Democrats who quickly coalesced behind the new ticket after President Joe Biden dropped out of the race in July. Photographer: David Paul Morris/Bloomberg via Getty Images
Senator Tammy Duckworth, a Democrat from Illinois, arrives to speak during the Democratic National Convention (DNC) at the United Center in Chicago, Illinois, US, on Tuesday, Aug. 20, 2024. The Democratic National Convention this week marks the ceremonial crowning of Vice President Kamala Harris and Minnesota Governor Tim Walz as the party's presidential nominees, capping off a whirlwind month for Democrats who quickly coalesced behind the new ticket after President Joe Biden dropped out of the race in July. Photographer: David Paul Morris/Bloomberg via Getty Images
J.B. Pritzker, governor of Illinois, speaks during the Democratic National Convention (DNC) at the United Center in Chicago, Illinois, US, on Tuesday, Aug. 20, 2024. The Democratic National Convention this week marks the ceremonial crowning of Vice President Kamala Harris and Minnesota Governor Tim Walz as the party's presidential nominees, capping off a whirlwind month for Democrats who quickly coalesced behind the new ticket after President Joe Biden dropped out of the race in July. Photographer: David Paul Morris/Bloomberg via Getty Images
Senator Bernie Sanders, an Independent from Vermont, speaks during the Democratic National Convention (DNC) at the United Center in Chicago, Illinois, US, on Tuesday, Aug. 20, 2024. The Democratic National Convention this week marks the ceremonial crowning of Vice President Kamala Harris and Minnesota Governor Tim Walz as the party's presidential nominees, capping off a whirlwind month for Democrats who quickly coalesced behind the new ticket after President Joe Biden dropped out of the race in July. Photographer: Al Drago/Bloomberg via Getty Images
J.B. Pritzker, governor of Illinois, center, speaks during a ceremonial roll call vote during the Democratic National Convention (DNC) at the United Center in Chicago, Illinois, US, on Tuesday, Aug. 20, 2024. The Democratic National Convention this week marks the ceremonial crowning of Vice President Kamala Harris and Minnesota Governor Tim Walz as the party's presidential nominees, capping off a whirlwind month for Democrats who quickly coalesced behind the new ticket after President Joe Biden dropped out of the race in July. Photographer: Eva Marie Uzcategui/Bloomberg via Getty Images
TOPSHOT - A delegate attends the second day of the Democratic National Convention (DNC) at the United Center in Chicago, Illinois, on August 20, 2024. Vice President Kamala Harris will formally accept the party's nomination for president at the DNC which runs from August 19-22 in Chicago. (Photo by Alex WROBLEWSKI / AFP) (Photo by ALEX WROBLEWSKI/AFP via Getty Images)
Gretchen Whitmer, governor of Michigan, during the Democratic National Convention (DNC) at the United Center in Chicago, Illinois, US, on Tuesday, Aug. 20, 2024. The Democratic National Convention this week marks the ceremonial crowning of Vice President Kamala Harris and Minnesota Governor Tim Walz as the party's presidential nominees, capping off a whirlwind month for Democrats who quickly coalesced behind the new ticket after President Joe Biden dropped out of the race in July. Photographer: Hannah Beier/Bloomberg via Getty Images
TOPSHOT - Michael Cohen (C), former attorney for former US President Donald Trump, attends the second day of the Democratic National Convention (DNC) at the United Center in Chicago, Illinois, on August 20, 2024. Vice President Kamala Harris will formally accept the party's nomination for president at the DNC which runs from August 19-22 in Chicago. (Photo by ANDREW CABALLERO-REYNOLDS / AFP) (Photo by ANDREW CABALLERO-REYNOLDS/AFP via Getty Images)
Democratic presidential candidate and US Vice President Kamala Harris walks from her Osprey, Marine Two, on her way to a campaign rally in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, at O'Hare International Airport, Chicago, Illinois, on August 20, 2024. Harris is traveling to Milwaukee, Wisconsin, to speak at a campaign event. (Photo by Kevin Lamarque / POOL / AFP) (Photo by KEVIN LAMARQUE/POOL/AFP via Getty Images)
CHICAGO, ILLINOIS - AUGUST 20: A delegate wearing a cheese hat looks on during the second day of the Democratic National Convention at the United Center on August 20, 2024 in Chicago, Illinois. Delegates, politicians, and Democratic Party supporters are gathering in Chicago, as current Vice President Kamala Harris is named her party's presidential nominee. The DNC takes place from August 19-22. (Photo by Brandon Bell/Getty Images)
A delegate from Maine attends the second day of the Democratic National Convention (DNC) at the United Center in Chicago, Illinois, on August 20, 2024. Vice President Kamala Harris will formally accept the party's nomination for president at the DNC which runs from August 19-22 in Chicago. (Photo by ANDREW CABALLERO-REYNOLDS / AFP) (Photo by ANDREW CABALLERO-REYNOLDS/AFP via Getty Images)
WASHINGTON - AUGUST 20: A woman dances in the stands inside the United Center before the start of day two of the 2024 Democratic National Convention in Chicago on Tuesday, August 20, 2024. (Bill Clark/CQ-Roll Call, Inc via Getty Images)
WASHINGTON - AUGUST 20: A man wears a corn cob hat in the Iowa delegation section inside the United Center before the start of day two of the 2024 Democratic National Convention in Chicago on Tuesday, August 20, 2024. (Bill Clark/CQ-Roll Call, Inc via Getty Images)
CHICAGO, ILLINOIS - AUGUST 20:  Jewel Cannada-Wynn of Pensacola, Florida arrives to the second day of the Democratic National Convention (DNC) at the United Center on August 20, 2024 in Chicago, Illinois.   Delegates, politicians, and Democratic party supporters are gathering in Chicago, as current Vice President Kamala Harris is named her party's presidential nominee. The DNC takes place from August 19-22. (Photo by Brandon Bell/Getty Images)
Rapper Common practicing on stage at the DNC | Provided
Rap musician Lonnie Rashid Lynn, known as Common, at a walkthrough during the Democratic National Convention (DNC) at the United Center in Chicago, Illinois, US, on Tuesday, Aug. 20, 2024. The Democratic National Convention this week marks the ceremonial crowning of Vice President Kamala Harris and Minnesota Governor Tim Walz as the party's presidential nominees, capping off a whirlwind month for Democrats who quickly coalesced behind the new ticket after President Joe Biden dropped out of the race in July. Photographer: Victor J. Blue/Bloomberg via Getty Images
CHICAGO, ILLINOIS - AUGUST 20:  Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker takes part in stage testing ahead of the start of the second day of the Democratic National Convention (DNC) at the United Center on August 20, 2024 in Chicago, Illinois.   Delegates, politicians, and Democratic party supporters are gathering in Chicago, as current Vice President Kamala Harris is named her party's presidential nominee. The DNC takes place from August 19-22. (Photo by Justin Sullivan/Getty Images)
CHICAGO, ILLINOIS - AUGUST 20: Singer Patti LaBelle rehearses during the second day of the Democratic National Convention (DNC) at the United Center on August 20, 2024 in Chicago, Illinois.   Delegates, politicians, and Democratic party supporters are gathering in Chicago, as current Vice President Kamala Harris is named her party's presidential nominee. The DNC takes place from August 19-22. (Photo by Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images)
CHICAGO, ILLINOIS - AUGUST 20: Supporters of Republican presidential candidate former President Donald Trump, former New York City Mayor Rudy Giuliani (L) and businessman Mike Lindell visit a designated protest area near the United Center which is hosting the Democratic National Convention (DNC) on August 20, 2024 in Chicago, Illinois. The DNC started Monday and will run through August 22. (Photo by Scott Olson/Getty Images)

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