Candis R. McLean
Philly had the eyes of the nation on it for the past few days. After days of tallying votes in the 2020 Presidential Election, it became clear that the deciding element for the tally would run through the City of Brotherly Love. With scrutiny about the transparency of the vote, staff from both the Donald Trump and Joe Biden campaigns, an increased number of media, and millions of followers around the world looking in, Philadelphia did not disappoint.
The blocks of 12th and Arch street turned into a nonstop dance party, full of DJs, food, laughter, and banners. The base for both sides lines the intersection for passionate conversations and chants. In the end, the spirit of Philadelphia, and more importantly Gritty, prevailed.
Here are some of the sights and sounds over the last few days:
Philly’s count every vote rally now dancing to Beyoncé’s Run the World (Girls), including a woman with a cat in a backpack pic.twitter.com/KvQrxvq5dV
— Amber Jamieson (@ambiej) November 6, 2020
At Philadelphia City Hall, police helicopter circling overhead.
“Count every vote, every vote counts.” pic.twitter.com/reAyvJP0vi
— Oona Goodin-Smith (@oonagoodinsmith) November 4, 2020
i’ve criticized philly’s fans, politicians, & parking authority. but i chose to stay here for 25 years. chose to raise my family here. this sort of thing is a big reason why.
(also: this is the best mj song.)pic.twitter.com/z0hZ7qblVO— Marcus Hayes (@inkstainedretch) November 7, 2020
#Election2020: We have now entered full on choreographed dance party status.#BattlegroundState #Philly #Philadelphia @6abc pic.twitter.com/9yZXwebfY5
— George Solis (@GeorgeSolis) November 7, 2020
Been observing for a bit and not sure who’s the bigger celebrity in this crowd-
Philly Gritty or the Philly mailboxes pic.twitter.com/WbIncAn1Or— Alex Holley (@AlexHolleyFOX29) November 7, 2020
also people are SO quick, this gritty game of thrones meme is like HOURS old pic.twitter.com/1Y6W7g9M9R
— Amber Jamieson (@ambiej) November 6, 2020
Philly has been drunk for three days, we are celebrating tonight! pic.twitter.com/YsJgBOncNG
— Conrad Benner (@StreetsDept) November 7, 2020
Clark Park/Baltimore in West Philly is out right now! pic.twitter.com/dwLiC83zJz
— Michelle Biloon (@biloon) November 7, 2020
More to come.
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