Protesters protesting the war in Gaza on August 19 marched in Chicago, Illinois, near the United Center building, where the 2024 Democratic National Convention (DNC) took place.
Protesters called on the US to promote a ceasefire agreement between Israel and Hamas, and opposed the US government providing weapons aid to Israel for use in the war in Gaza.
The New York Times commented that the protest was a test of the city's security preparations and Vice President Kamala Harris 's efforts to show internal party solidarity.
At least two rallies are planned for the opening day of the convention. Activists held banners with messages such as "Liberate Palestine!" gathered at Union Park since the morning of August 19, just west of downtown Chicago.
Ms. Ellie Feyans-McCool - a protester who traveled from Minnesota to attend the parade - expressed hope that protesters in Chicago will push the Democratic Party to stop military support for Israel.
Unlike at the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee last month when protests were largely confined to the first day, activists from a variety of groups announced plans to gather in all all days of the Democratic Convention in Chicago.
