In a gathering of Democrats (as well as current and former anti-Trump Republicans), the DNC’s party atmosphere contrasted with the more traditional Republican National Convention where the Republican presidential nominee, accepted the party's nomination.
With the Democratic Party intent on bringing the 'joy' to its politicial fight, here are some of the DNC's biggest moments:
A DNC roll call discography
Muted ceremonial roll calls are a thing of the past.
This year's DNC roll call featured DJ Cassidy playing short intro music before each state representative declared their support for and nomination of vice-president Kamala Harris.
US rapper and record producer Lil Jon appears alongside Georgia delegates as they take part in the roll call on the second night of the Democratic National Convention. Source: EPA / Caroline Brehman
Representation for Georgia was especially noteworthy as the crowd cheered when Atlanta rapper Lil Jon made an appearance to perform Turn Down for What as his state's song intro.
'Crowd size' and 'Black jobs'
Former US president Barack Obama and former first lady Michelle Obama spoke at the DNC, with many in the party stating their appearance prompted a realisation of how much they have been missed.
Michelle spoke first, talking about her friendship with Harris and how Harris "is more than ready for this moment". Harris will be the Democratic nomination for the presidency.
In a 21-minute speech, she said: "Most of us will never be afforded the grace of failing forward. We will never benefit from the affirmative action of generational wealth."
Michelle Obama said Trump was threatened by her husband and her because they were "two hard-working, highly educated successful people who happen to be Black."
"...who's gonna tell him that the job he's currently seeking might just be one of those 'Black jobs'" a reference to Trump's comment in June that migrants are "taking Black jobs."
The jabs didn't end with Michelle, as Barack also joked about Trump's obsession with crowd sizes during his speech.
"[Trump] has not stopped whining about his problems since he rode down his golden escalator nine years ago. It has been a constant stream of gripes and grievances," Barack Obama said.
"It has been getting worse now that he is afraid of losing to Kamala. The childish nicknames, and crazy conspiracy theories, this weird obsession with crowd sizes," he said, while moving his hands close together to gesture something small.
Pro-Palestine protesters
Although 'joy' has been the focus of this year's DNC, pressure over the conflict in Gaza continues to hover over Harris and the Democrats.
Thousands of people have been protesting in the streets of Chicago since Sunday, with 72 arrested on Tuesday after clashing with police. The bulk of the arrests occurred outside the Israeli consulate.
The 'Chicago Coalition for Justice in Palestine' rallied and marched in downtown Chicago during the DNC. Source: SIPA USA / John Rudoff
Around uncommitted delegates attended the DNC and have been proactively pleading the the current administration to end the war in Gaza and to halt their armament support for Israel.
'That's my dad!'
Tim Walz, the governor of Minnesota, was relatively unknown at a national level before being picked as Harris' running mate.
Speaking on the second day of the DNC, Walz accepted the vice presidential nomination and shared his journey from being a public school teacher to being a politician, his Midwestern roots, and a personal story about his and his wife's struggle with infertility.
Governor of Minnesota and Democratic Vice Presidential nominee Tim Walz with his proud family. Source: EPA / Will Oliver
“Hope, Gus and Gwen, you are my entire world, and I love you," he said.
Walz's speech was certainly charged, but the most memorable part of it was his family's reaction to it.
While his wife and daughter were teary-eyed, his son jumped from his seat and in tears, shouted, "That’s my Dad!".
Celebrity appearances
Hollywood showed up for Harris.
Some of the notable celebrities in the DNC included actors Tony Goldwyn and Kerry Washington, The View co-host (and self-professed Republican) Ana Navarro, comedian Mindy Kaling, SNL star Kenan Thompson, director Spike Lee, actress Eva Longoria, and talk show host Oprah Winfrey.
Rapper Common and singers Patti LaBelle, Pink, John Legend and Stevie Wonder also took to the stage.
