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Sneak a peek at final DNC preparation

They're rolling out - and vacuuming - the blue carpet. Photo: Brooks Bell

Credit: Jennifer Brett

Credit: Jennifer Brett

They're rolling out - and vacuuming - the blue carpet. Photo: Brooks Bell
By Jennifer Brett
July 25, 2016

The Democratic National Convention will feature appearances by celebrities, President Barack Obama and former President Bill Clinton and of course the main event, the closing-night speech from nominee Hillary Clinton. The schedule lists numerous other people slated to appear , too. As the event nears, here's a peek at what folks who aren't on any official agenda are up to: the behind-the-scenes warriors getting everything ready.

For example, Brooks Bell is vacuuming:

They're rolling out - and vacuuming - the blue carpet. Photo: Brooks Bell

Credit: Jennifer Brett

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Gavina Valdez is getting the TV folks camera ready:

These guys are making sure reporters don't get soaked later:

These guys are making sure no wires get crossed:

DNC staffers Andrew Binnz and Liz Hart are celebrating their engagement! #awww

Tech Doug Thomas and his colleague are on tech duty and enjoying their front-row seat to history:

And here's the team with one of the most vital jobs of the week: preparing for the balloon drop!

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