2020 Presidential Campaign Blog

Bernie Sanders to Lead March to End Corporate Greed in Des Moines, Iowa on Friday, November 1, 2019

Bernie Sanders to Lead Des Moines March to End Corporate Greed, Hold Stops in Cedar Rapids and Waterloo
March to End Corporate Greed to conclude at Bernie 2020 People’s Celebration Watch Party

DES MOINES -- Sen. Bernie Sanders will return to Iowa this Friday, Saturday and Sunday to hold stops in Des Moines, Cedar Rapids and Waterloo.
Following Sanders’ End Corporate Greed Tour of Iowa last week, Sanders will lead the “March to End Corporate Greed” in Des Moines on Friday, November 1st. At the conclusion of the march, Sanders will host a People’s Celebration Watch Party where supporters and marchers will gather for live entertainment, food and watch a livestream of Sen. Sanders’ remarks at the Iowa Democratic Party Liberty and Justice Celebration.

On Saturday, Sanders will participate in the NAACP Economic Freedom Town Hall in Des Moines and speak at the Finkenaur and Labor Fish Fry and the Accessibility, Inclusion and Outreach Candidate Forum in Cedar Rapids. Sanders will then hold a town hall at Horizons, a local organization that provides meals for local seniors.
On Sunday, Sanders will host a town hall in Waterloo and speak at the Americans for Democratic Action “Turn Iowa Bluesfest.”

Here is the itinerary:

Friday, November 1st
5:30 p.m. March to End Corporate Greed with Sen. Bernie Sanders
March Starts: West Plaza, Community Choice Credit Union Convention Center, 833 5th Ave, Des Moines, IA 50309
March Ends: Wells Fargo Arena 233 Center St, Des Moines, IA 50309
Information for the public: This event is free and open to the public. Tickets are not required, but an RSVP is encouraged. Entrance is provided on a first come, first served basis.https://act.berniesanders.com/event/event-bernie-sanders-attend/32881

7:00 p.m. People’s Celebration Watch Party with Sen. Bernie Sanders
Iowa Events Center, HyVee Hall C, 730 3rd Street, Des Moines, IA 50309
Information for the public: This event is free and open to the public. Tickets are not required, but an RSVP is encouraged. Entrance is provided on a first come, first served basis. https://act.berniesanders.com/event/event-bernie-sanders-attend/37164

8:20 p.m. Remarks at Iowa Democratic Party Liberty and Justice Celebration
Wells Fargo Arena, 233 Center St, Des Moines, IA 50309
Information for the public: This is a ticketed event.

Saturday, November 2nd
11:00 a.m. NAACP Des Moines Economic Freedom Town Hall with Sen. Bernie Sanders
Sheslow Auditorium, Des Moines, IA 50311
Information for the public: This is a ticketed event. Tickets are free with registration and can be found here.

2:00 p.m. Rep. Abby Finkenaur & Labor Fish Fry with Sen Bernie Sanders
Hawkeye Downs Expo Center, 4400 6th Street SW, Cedar Rapids, IA 52404
Information for the public: This is a ticketed event.

4:00 p.m. Accessibility, Inclusion and Outreach Candidate Forum with Sen. Bernie Sanders
Ramada Hotel and Convention Center 525 33rd Ave SW, Cedar Rapids, IA 52404
Information for the public: This is a ticketed event.

5:00 p.m. Cedar Rapids Seniors Town Hall with Sen. Bernie Sanders
Horizons - A Family Service Alliance, 819 5th St SE, Cedar Rapids, IA 52401 Information for the public: This event is free and open to to the public. Tickets are not required, but an RSVP is encouraged. Entrance is provided on a first come, first served basis. https://act.berniesanders.com/event/event-bernie-sanders-attend/37235

Sunday, November 3rd
12:30 p.m. Waterloo Town Hall with Sen. Bernie Sanders
Union Missionary Baptist, 209 Jackson St, Waterloo, IA 50703
Information for the public: This event is free and open to the public. Tickets are not required, but an RSVP is encouraged. Entrance is provided on a first come, first served basis. https://act.berniesanders.com/event/event-bernie-sanders-attend/37165

2:10 p.m. Americans for Democratic Action Turn Iowa Bluesfest with Sen. Bernie Sanders
225 Commercial St, Waterloo, IA 50701
Information for the public: This is a ticketed event. Tickets are free with registration and can be found here.

Liberty & Justice Celebration Pre-Rally with Beto O'Rourke on Friday, November 1, 2019 in Des Moines, Iowa

Liberty & Justice Celebration Pre-Rally with Beto O'Rourke on Friday, November 1, 2019 in Des Moines, Iowa

I am traveling to towns and cities across America to introduce myself and hear from people like you about the ways we can move this country forward. Please join me for a pre-rally near you by adding your RSVP on this page.

Estoy viajando a los pueblos y ciudades a través de los Estados Unidos para escuchar a la gente de nuestras diversas comunidades y charlar sobre el futuro que queremos para nuestro país. Por favor acompáñame a un evento emocionante cerca de usted y reserve su lugar en esta página web.

When:

Friday, November 1, 2019

Beto for America Liberty and Justice Celebration Pre-Rally
Rotary Riverwalk Park, 821 W River Dr, Des Moines, IA 50309
5:15 PM CT

Iowa Democratic Party’s Liberty and Justice Celebration
Wells Fargo Arena, 233 Center St, Des Moines, IA 50309
Beto’s Speaking Time: 9:14 PM CT

https://act.betoorourke.com/event/beto-events/33805/

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/liberty-justice-celebration-with-presidential-candidate-beto-orourke-tickets-75600945463?

Event Details:

Join Beto for a pre-event and the Iowa Democratic Party’s Liberty and Justice Celebration on November 1st! Sign up here to receive a ticket and our team will follow up with additional details. The pre-event rally will start at 4PM, and we’ll head into the venue after.

The Pre-rally will take place next to the Wells Fargo Arena at the Rotary Riverwalk Park.

This is a TICKETED EVENT. Tickets will be distributed from our pre-rally at Rotary Riverwalk Park until 6:45 PM. It will not be possible to enter the event after 7:30 -- just like Election Day, please have your ticket by 6:45PM and be in line!

Iowa Democratic Party Liberty and Justice Celebration with Julián Castro on Friday, November 1, 2019 in Des Moines

Iowa Democratic Party Liberty and Justice Celebration with Julián Castro on Friday, November 1, 2019 in Des Moines

Wells Fargo Arena
233 Center St
Des Moines, IA 50309

Join Julián Castro and Team Julián at the IDP Liberty and Justice Dinner!

Sign up here to reserve your ticket!

Program begins at 6:30 PM CDT, Doors Open at 4:30 PM CDT

Monday through Thursday Pick up You can pick up tickets between 10am and 7pm at our Des Moines office, 2000 SE 6th St.

Friday Pick up If you are unable to pick up tickets before Friday, we will have them outside of the Event Center starting at 4:00pm. Our table will be set up outside of the Hyvee Hall entrance on the sidewalk (3rd and Park). Look for the Julián signs and balloons!

If you are having trouble finding us, please call Meghan at (319) 621-4926.

Additional Information! On Friday, doors will open at 4:30pm and the program will start at 6:30pm. Doors will close at 7:30pm and there won’t be any re-entry – so make sure you give yourself time to find parking!

Everyone will be going through metal detectors, and they have asked that folks not bring big bags into the arena. If you require ADA assistance, please let us know and we will follow up with additional information!

https://www.mobilize.us/julianforthefuture/event/122926/

Kamala Harris for Iowa Pre-Rally Event at the Liberty and Justice Celebration on Friday, November 1, 2019 in Des Moines

Kamala Harris for Iowa Pre-Rally Event at the Liberty and Justice Celebration on Friday, November 1, 2019 in Des Moines

Join Team Kamala at the 2019 Liberty and Justice Celebration

Intersection of 4th Street and Park Street
Des Moines, IA 50309

Join Team Kamala for Iowa for a block party right by the Wells Fargo Arena before the Liberty and Justice Celebration (formerly the JJ Dinner) on November 1st.

RSVP now and have a chance to claim a free ticket to the main event!

https://www.mobilize.us/kamalaharris/event/129458/

2019 Liberty & Justice Celebration Pre-Event Festivities with Amy Klobuchar on Friday, November 1, 2019 in Des Moines, Iowa

2019 Liberty & Justice Celebration Pre-Event Festivities with Amy Klobuchar on Friday, November 1, 2019 in Des Moines, Iowa

Forte
615 3rd St
Des Moines, IA 50309

U.S. Senator and presidential hopeful Amy Klobuchar is back in Iowa for the Iowa Democratic Party's biggest event of the year - the Liberty & Justice Celebration! Come join Amy for some festivities before the dinner and don't forget to sign up for your free ticket to join our team!

4:30PM - Ticket pickup and pre-LJ rally at Forte

6:30PM - Event begins

We'll have more details for you soon, so make sure to sign up for your ticket so we can stay in touch!

https://www.mobilize.us/amyklobuchar/event/138728/

Joe Biden Pre-Party at the Iowa Democratic Party Liberty and Justice Celebration on Friday, November 1, 2019 in Des Moines *Updated

Joe Biden Pre-Party at the Iowa Democratic Party Liberty and Justice Celebration on Friday, November 1, 2019 in Des Moines

Community Choice Credit Union Convention Center, Ballroom B
833 5th Ave
Des Moines, IA 50309

Join Team Joe before the Iowa Democratic Party Liberty and Justice Celebration for a Pre-Party.

Event details TBA. An organizer will follow up with details.

https://www.mobilize.us/joebidenia/event/129849/

Friday, November 1, 2019 3:30pm–7:00pm CDT

Pete Buttigieg Pre-Event Rally at the Iowa Democratic Party's Liberty & Justice Celebration on Friday, November 1, 2019 in Des Moines

Pete Buttigieg Pre-Event Rally at the Iowa Democratic Party's Liberty & Justice Celebration on Friday, November 1, 2019 in Des Moines

Cowles Commons
313 Walnut St.
Des Moines, IA 50309

Friday, November 1, 2019 3:00pm

Join Team Pete for a pre-event rally at the Iowa Democratic Party's Liberty & Justice Celebration (formerly the JJ Dinner) on November 1st.

This is a big moment in the lead up to the Iowa caucus to show the widespread support for Pete across Iowa.
Tickets for entry into the Liberty & Justice Celebration are limited. RSVP now for this pre-event rally for your chance to claim a free ticket to the main LJ event! You will receive a phone call to confirm your RSVP and receive further details.

https://www.mobilize.us/iowaforpete/event/134016/

Additional Information:

You must include your cell-phone number and email on this form to confirm where you can pick up your ticket.

You must RSVP for each person planning to attend and add a phone number for each person.

Iowa Democratic Party Announces Speakers for Liberty and Justice Celebration

Iowa Democratic Party Announces Speakers for Liberty and Justice Celebration

The premier event of the Caucus season releases public arena seating tickets today 

DES MOINES — Today, the Iowa Democratic Party (IDP) announced 14 featured speakers for the Liberty and Justice Celebration on Friday, November 1, at the Wells Fargo Arena. Public arena seating tickets are available for purchase here. 

The annual celebration will feature speeches from 2020 presidential candidates including Sen. Michael Bennet, Vice President Joe Biden, Sen. Cory Booker, Gov. Steve Bullock, Mayor Pete Buttigieg, Sec. Julián Castro, Rep. John Delaney, Sen. Kamala Harris, Sen. Amy Klobuchar, Rep. Beto O’Rourke, Sen. Bernie Sanders, Mr. Tom Steyer, Sen. Elizabeth Warren, and Mr. Andrew Yang.

The Liberty and Justice Celebration is an opportunity to highlight the strength of the party heading into the 2020 elections, and to celebrate the candidates and campaigns that are organizing to turn Iowa blue in 2020, beginning with the first-in-the-nation caucuses on February 3rd. 

“Iowa’s first-in-the-nation caucuses are a place where real organizing happens. Door-to-door, neighbor-to-neighbor connections are how campaigns are won here in Iowa. We’re fortunate to have so many outstanding presidential candidates who are doing the hard work necessary to win, and that commitment by this year’s speakers will be on display at the Liberty & Justice Celebration,” said IDP Chair Troy Price. “But beyond the presidential campaign, this event is a chance for us as Iowa Democrats to come together and show the world the tremendous energy that exists in our party. Democrats are energized and organized in all corners of the state, and this momentum will propel us to our most successful caucus night ever, and more importantly, Democratic victories up and down the ticket in 2020!”

Each of these confirmed speakers has met a threshold to participate, including signing a pledge to keep the Iowa Caucuses first-in-the-nation beyond 2020.

WHAT: Iowa Democratic Party Liberty and Justice Celebration

WHEN: Friday, November 1, 2019 at 6:30pm CDT; public doors open at 4:30pm CDT

WHERE: Wells Fargo Arena, 233 Center St, Des Moines, IA 50309

Iowa Democratic Party Announces Liberty and Justice Celebration on Friday, November 1, 2019 at the Wells Fargo Arena in Des Moines

Iowa Democratic Party Announces Liberty and Justice Celebration
Annual event’s name change reflects the strength, diversity, and forward-thinking vision of the Democratic party

DES MOINES — Today, the Iowa Democratic Party (IDP) announced the new name of its annual fall event: the Liberty and Justice Celebration. The event, to be held on Friday, November 1 at the Wells Fargo Arena, will be one of the largest in IDP history. The Liberty and Justice Celebration is an opportunity to highlight the strength of the party heading into the 2020 elections, and to celebrate the candidates and campaigns that are organizing to turn Iowa blue in 2020, beginning with the First-In-The-Nation Caucuses on February 3rd.

“Iowa Democrats have worked tirelessly to put us on the path to victory in 2020, and this celebration will demonstrate just how far our party has come,” said IDP Chair Troy Price. “This event has always been about showcasing the strength of our grassroots connections, honoring our values, and investing in the future of our party. ‘Liberty and Justice’ reflect the pillars of our party’s values and priorities as we continue to build relationships and engage voters to elect Democratic leaders in 2020. With so many candidates criss-crossing the state and putting in the work to organize in our communities, we look forward to keeping the Democratic momentum full-speed to the caucuses and beyond.”

The IDP convened a special nominating committee to research and propose a new name, and the State Central Committee approved the new name