| Mid-Morning Arrivals | SAC Members will be met at Logan International Airport by City of Boston Greeters and transported to the New England Aquarium via water shuttle. For those arriving early, take advantage of a trip through our world-renowned aquarium or view a film at the Aquarium's brand-new IMAX theatre. |
| 1:00 PM | "Here's Boston"
Test your knowledge of Boston during a
private screening of "Here's Boston" an interactive video highlighting
Boston's historic and diverse neighborhoods.
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| 1:30 PM | Welcoming Lunch
Join Boston Mayor Tom Menino and Senator
Ted Kennedy for a welcoming lunch at the Aquarium's Discovery Center.
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| 2:30 PM | Transportation to Hotel
Board an Old Town Trolley for transportation to your hotel, the Boston Park Plaza. You'll have some downtime to check out the sites, send emails or just relax. The Host Committee hospitality suite will
be open and staff will be available to answer and questions or assist you
with any special needs.
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| 5:00 PM - 10:00 PM | Tour of the FleetCenter
Boston "Ducks" will be waiting to take
you to the Fleet Center, the site of the 2004 Democratic National Convention,
for a tour complete with surprises and special guests. We'll end
our visit with cocktails followed by dinner.
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| 10:00 PM - 1:00 AM | Late Night at Whiskey Park
Whiskey Park is located in the lobby of the Park Plaza hotel and is ready to welcome the SAC members to Boston. |
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| 6:30 AM - 7:30 AM | Early Morning Walk with Mayor Menino
Take a walk around Castle Island, the site
of Fort Independence and the gatekeeper of Boston Harbor.
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| 8:15 AM | Depart Park Plaza for the BC Club | ||||||||
| 8:30 AM - 10:00 AM | Host Committee Breakfast and General
Bid Overview
The City and Host Committee will present
Boston's bid to host the Democratic Nationa Convention. Panoramic
views will re-enforce Boston's reputation as the "Hub of the Universe."
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| 10:00 AM | Depart for Subcommittee Meetings
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| 10:30 AM - 1:00 PM | Subcommittee Meetings & Lunch | ||||||||
| 1:00 PM | Return to Hotel for Downtime or Big Dig Tour | ||||||||
| 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM | Optional Big Dig or JFK Library Tours
Depart from hotel lobby for a tour of Boston's Big Dig - the largest and most complex public works project in the history of the United States. This is a walking tour on an active construction site. Hard-soled shoes are required. This is a tour not to be missed. While looking our over Boston Harbor, tour
the nation's official monument to President John F. Kennedy that features
three theaters, period settings and twenty dramatic exhibits highlighting
JFK's presidency.
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| 5:00 PM - 7:15 PM | Clambake Dinner
Head to the Museum of Science for a special
presentation in the Theatre of Electricity. Now that your heart is
racing, relax outside in the Pavilion and enjoy a traditional Boston clambake
overlooking the Charles River.
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| 7:15 PM | Depart Museum of Science for a short trip to "Friendly Fenway." | ||||||||
| 7:30 PM - 10:00 PM | Boston Red Sox vs. Cleveland Indians
The owners of the Red Sox will be our hosts
as we watch the Sox play the Cleveland Indians. Transportation will
be available to take you back to the hotel at your convenience.
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| 10:00 PM - 1:00 AM | "Beantown Threedown"
For those with some energy left, join...for the "Beantown Threedown" featuring three of Boston's hottest nightspots. |
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| 7:30 AM - 8:30 AM | Private Shopping at Filene's Basement
No trip to Boston would be complete without
a visit to the original Filene's Basement. Special early shopping
privileges will be given to SAC members so that you'll have time to make
your purchases before the store opens to the general public.
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| 9:00 AM | Depart Park Plaza for Wang Center for Performing Arts |
| 9:15 AM - 10:15 AM | Closing Breakfast celebrating Boston's vibrant cultural and community groups. |
| 10:30 AM - 12:00 PM | Transportation to Logan International Airport for flights home. |