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June 28, 2010
Worldwide Fourth of July Parties, Voter Registration Drives Planned
Washington, DC – Democrats Abroad members will celebrate Independence Day, Armed Forces Voters Week and Overseas Citizens Voters Week with voter registration events planned around the world. June 28th through July 7th, 2010 is recognized as OCVW to encourage all citizens voting under the Uniformed and Overseas Citizens Absentee Voting Act to register to vote or request an absentee ballot. Democrats Abroad is the official arm of the Democratic Party for Americans living outside of the United States.
"As Americans living abroad, we know that we can make a difference in elections at home. In fact, our vote has made the difference in the outcome of many recent elections,” said Christine Schon Marques, International Chair, Democrats Abroad. “While celebrating the Fourth of July in every corner of the world, we will also be registering Americans to vote so that we can help keep Democrats in Congress this election year.”
Americans living abroad can register to vote at www.votefromabroad.org (VFA).This website is sponsored by Democrats Abroad and makes registering to vote simple for any American living abroad.
VFA sponsored a photo contest seeking the most creative pictures of Americans living abroad promoting VFA. Entries came from across the globe, including a Venice gondolier, Mexico Day of the Dead and even zebras. The winning photo, "Munich Marienplatz," is attached. Other photos can be viewed at www.democratsabroad.org
Here are just some of the events highlighting what is happening worldwide - this list is not complete. If you are interested in a particular country that you do not see listed here or need location details, please inquire by writing to pressofficer@democratsabroad.org
Austria
Independence Day Party in Vienna, Sunday, July 4, 2010 - 4:00pm - Sunday, July 4, 2010 - 11:00pm
Australia
Voter registrations taking place at events in Queensland, Brisbane, Sydney, Perth, Melbourne and West Gosford
Cambodia
Democrats Abroad Cambodia will be doing voter registration at a July 4th event, 3:30 - 7:00 p.m.
Canada
There will be a Fourth of July Pot-Luck Picnic in Vancouver on July 4th from 12noon to 6:00 p.m.
Costa Rica
July 4th picnic, 8 AM - 1 PM near Juan Santamaría Airport.
France
Independence Day BBQ, Saturday, July 3, 2010, 7:00 p.m. Voter registration and American Gallery opening.
Independence Day BBQ at private home in Normandy
Germany
July 4th celebration in Munich.
Italy
July 4th Picnic in Florence
Japan
July 4th BBQ party in Umeda, 2-8pm.
July 4th BBQ Party in Tokyo, 5-8pm.
Luxembourg
July 4th Picnic 12:00 to 18:00hrs
South Africa
July 4th Flag Football Game and voter registration, Johannesburg
Sweden
July 4th BBQ from 3-7pm in Stockholm
Switzerland
Independence Day picnic in Geneva, Sunday, July 4th from 3pm-8pm
UK
Independence Day Party Sunday, July 4, 2010 - 1:00pm - 6:00pm in London
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Democrats Abroad is the official overseas branch of the U.S. Democratic Party. With members in more than 160 countries around the globe, Democrats Abroad holds eight positions on the Democratic National Committee and sends a voting delegation to the Democratic National Convention to select our presidential candidate
