Events are kicking off at the DNC in Philadelphia, and for those who can’t get into some of those high profile events, there is an alternative.

  • Event celebrates "political history, government, and the election season"
  • Event includes interactive exhibits and displays
  • Runs through the length of the DNC

The city hosted a several events around the city Sunday for PoliticalFest, hosted by the National Constitution Center. According to the Center's website, PoliticalFest, organized by the city's host committee for the DNC, is "a one-of-a-kind festival celebrating political history, government, and the election season."
 
There were interactive exhibits, displays with a history of each state and loads of information for convention attendees as well as the general public.
 
Janice Alder is from Florida, but lives in Virginia now. She brought her 15-year-old daughter along to PoliticalFest to get a history lesson, and to see how much of a role the Sunshine State plays in this election.
 
“I brought my daughter to attend the PoliticalFest and she and I are also volunteering at various things,” she said. “She’s a teenager, so we’ve been relegated to smaller things, like airport greeting. She’s a clapper tonight at some event. But I just wanted her to see the process at work.”
 
Philly natives, Marie and Marty O’Riordan came to check out the displays

“I’m from here -- grew up in Philadelphia my whole life,” Marie said. “I live 20 minutes outside of the city now, and I think Philadelphia is a great city, and I wanted to take advantage of what we’re offering for this convention.”
 
PoliticalFest displays will be up throughout the week. The other displays at the different locations will be up until the election season is over.