Thinking about a trip to Philly this weekend? A huge Obama visit and rally on Friday evening signals the start of a weekend full of canvassing and GOTV events.
If you're interested in spending a weekend in Philadelphia, here's some information that will definitely come in handy.
First of all, sign up NOW on the Obama website! Not only will the campaign tell you where you're needed, but it's also possible to get connected with somebody who will put you up for the weekend.
Sign Up!
Location(s)
PA/Philly HQ
1500 Sansom Street, 4th Floor
Philadelphia, PA 19102
215-564-2010
[shameless plug] Also, the field office I volunteer at could really use some help this weekend!
West Philly South of Market Field Office
280 S 52nd Street
Philadelphia, PA
614-668-5116
Schedule
Friday:
6pm - OBAMA RALLY at 5th and Market in front of Independence Hall
No tickets needed, outdoor event.
Saturday & Sunday:
9am - Canvassing
12pm - Canvassing
4pm - Canvassing
All Day - Phone Banking, Data Entry
Other Stuff
The weather will probably be in the upper 60s, so dress accordingly. You may have heard about crime in Philly, but there's nothing but love for folks with Obama stickers! Another diarist called it his "patronus," which should put any Harry Potter fan at ease.
You're guaranteed to have a good time in Philadelphia. While you're out knocking for Barack, the locals will treat you right, and afterwards there are plenty of good restaurants, bars and theaters to help you unwind. r&r
The Phillies are playing a series against the Mets on Friday, Saturday and Sunday. tickets
Updates
I'll be updating this frequently for the next two days. Leave a comment if you have a question and I'll add the answer in the diary, maybe a running FAQ of sorts.