photos by David Halterman

Exactly 100 years since the city hosted its last Democratic National Convention, Denver had its hands full last weekend getting the final preparations solidified for the historic events taking place throughout the week. Between the press logistics, rerouting much of the citys traffic and the construction of the virtual security fortress in and around the Pepsi Center, it was no average weekend in Denver. The city braced for an estimated 50,000 people expected to pour in for the week.