At the Democratic National Convention in Chicago, Palestinians are protesting

Thousands of people are gathering in Chicago around the conference. There are also signs of large-scale pro-Palestinian protests near the conference venue.

The four-day national convention of the Democratic Party is starting from Monday in the state of Chicago in view of the upcoming presidential election in November in the United States.

Thousands of people are gathering in Chicago around this conference. There are also signs of large-scale pro-Palestinian protests near the conference venue.

More than 40,000 protesters are expected to gather outside the venue on the opening day of the conference on Monday. They will protest the Biden administration's policy towards Israel.

The convention will celebrate Harris' nomination to the post after President Joe Biden dropped out of the race.

Candidates are formally nominated through a roll call vote at the party's convention. However, this year's conference is a bit different than the others.

Because, the Democratic Party officially nominated Vice President Kamala Harris as the party's candidate through online roll call voting earlier this month. Along with Harris, his running mate Tim Walz has already received a nomination.

So this year the Democratic National Convention will focus mainly on speeches by prominent Democrats. However, a ceremonial roll call vote may also be taken at the conference.

More than 4,000 delegates may gather in Chicago. Also on the opening and closing days of the conference, pro-Palestinian protests may take place.

Reuters reported that the Umbrella Group march, a mile-long march, was held in a park outside the conference venue.

March spokesman Hatim Abudaye said organizers would continue discussions with authorities on Monday to extend the march's route. So that all protestors get a chance to walk. March group consists of more than 200 groups.

Many people will come from Palestine and Arab communities in Illinois and surrounding states, organizers told Reuters last week.

They will be joined by other groups vocal on issues such as racial justice, including reproductive rights. Protesters want the police not to interfere with their free speech.