Program
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Session 1 7:45 to 11:15 p.m.
Theme: “A Safer World, A More Hopeful America” Convention Call to Order, Rep. Henry Bonilla of Texas, Deputy Permanent Co-Chairman Presentation of Colors, New York Port Authority Pledge of Allegiance, Mary Lou Retton and Kerri Strug, Olympic Gold Medalists National Anthem, Nicole C. Mullen, Nashville, Tenn. Invocation, Bishop Keith Butler, Southfield, Mich. Lynn Swann, NFL Hall of Famer Dorothy Hamill, Olympic Gold Medalist The Honorable Michael Williams of Texas Music, Donnie McClurkin Music, Michael W. Smith New York Governor George Pataki President Bush Benediction, Cardinal Egan
Protests
7 a.m. to 9 p.m. Vietnam Veterans Against the War. Union Square Park. 1 to 4 p.m. IAC/A.N.S.W.E.R. Coalition. Eighth Avenue and 30th Street 2 p.m. Dethroning George II. Washington Statue in Union Square Park 2 to 6 p.m. One People’s Project. Tompkins Square Park
Parties
7 to 9:30 a.m. Breakfast and Morning Jog: Lead 21 honors Representative Jim Ryan as “History’s fastest running congressman.” Broadway Suite at the Reebok Sports Club, 160 Columbus Avenue.
8 a.m. Breakfast: 60 Plus Association’s breakfast with Pat Boone honoring senior citizen delegates. Studio 450, 450 W. 31st Street.
8:30 to 10 a.m. Breakfast: Ohio Republican Party honors Lt. Governor Jenette Bradley. New York Marriott Marquis, 1535 Broadway.
9 to 10 a.m. Breakfast: Arizona Republican Party. The Grand Ballroom at the Roosevelt Hotel, Madison Avenue at 45th Street.
9 to 10:30 a.m. Breakfast: Michigan Republican Party. Hilton, 1335 Avenue of the Americas.
10 to 11:30 a.m. Champagne Brunch: New York and New Hampshire Delegations. Remi Restaurant, 145 W. 53rd Street.
10 to noon Forum: The American Jewish Committee hosts “Republican Perspectives: Global Responsibility and the Challenge of Anti-Americanism.
Times Square Room at Park Central, 870 Seventh Avenue.
11 a.m. Brunch: NRSC hosts Inner Circle and Roundtable. Central Park Boathouse, E. 72nd Street.
11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Luncheon: Regents & Rangers honor top fundraisers. Sotheby’s 1334 York Avenue.
11:30 to 1:30 Luncheon: Ohio Republican Party. Noche, 1604 Broadway.
Noon to 12 a.m. Street Festival: Little Italy Merchants Association salutes the Republican National Convention. Mulberry Street.
4 to 6 p.m. Reception: Republican Jewish Coalition honors Republican Leaders and the Republican Party at “Victory 2004 Celebration.” Noche, 1604 Broadway.
5 to 7:30 p.m. Pre-Convention Party: Governor Pataki honors Senator Thad Cochran. Madame Tussaud’s, 234 W. 42nd Street.
5 to 7 p.m. Tribute: Club for Growth tribute to Senator Miller. University Club, 1 West 54th Street.
11 p.m. to 2 a.m. Post-Convention Party: New York Delegation honors Governor Pataki and Chairman Sandy Treadwell, hosted by Monroe County Executive Maggie Brooks and Monroe County Republican Chairman Steve Minarik.
Rosie O’Grady’s, 800 Seventh Avenue at 52nd.
11 p.m. to 2 a.m. Post Convention Party: “Next Generation Leaders” hosted by Emma Bloomberg, Emily Pataki, and Taylor Whitman. Gotham Hall, 1356 Broadway.
11:30 p.m. to 2 a.m. Post Convention Party: Wisconsin Republican Party honors legislative leaders. Rainbow Room, 30 Rockefeller Plaza.
DISCLAIMER: Many of these parties are private and not open to the public.