In less than two months, the 2016 Democratic National Convention will be here in Philadelphia and there are lots of ways you can join the fun.

To celebrate this historic event, Philadelphia shops, restaurants, bars and attractions will offer special deals all around town.

Whether you’re born and raised in Philly or came to town for the Convention, it is incredibly easy to join the fun! Just follow the #DNCDeals hashtag to find the latest deals during the week of the Convention.

And if you’re a local business, it is easy for you to participate. Follow the guidelines below to make sure your special #DNCDeals gets the attention they deserve.

Attractions

Submit a description of your special exhibit or discounted admission on phillyfunguide.com. Then tweet or post about discounts using #DNCDeals on Twitter and/or Instagram starting Wednesday, June 1.

You can also use the #DNCDeals hashtag for anything special your attraction is doing around the DNC.

Here are some ideas:

• Do you have any exhibits or pieces in your collection that are DNC-related? Tweet them with the hashtag #DNCDeals.
• Will you have any extended or special hours during the DNC? Let people know by tweeting it with the hashtag #DNCDeals.
• Can visitors get any kind of promotional discount (10%, 20%, $2 off, etc.) at the ticket desk with the promo code, DNCDeals? If so, be sure to push it out on your social accounts with the hashtag #DNCDeals.
• Consider incorporating a DNC theme into any evening programming that may be happening during convention week. Tweet it out in advance with the hashtag #DNCDeals.(You may want to create a jpeg/photo of your special for use on social media)

Restaurants and Bars

You can use the #DNCDeals hashtag for anything fun you’re doing around the DNC at your restaurant, bar, cafe, etc.

Here are some ideas for how to participate:

• Come up with a special DNC-inspired menu item. Have fun with it. Then Tweet it and Instagram it with the hashtag #DNCDeals. (Click here to see a gallery of Pope-inspired menu items at local businesses from the Papal visit last year.)
• Come up with a special Presidential drink or cocktail. Then Tweet it and Instagram it with the hashtag #DNCDeals. (You may want to create a jpeg/photo of your special for use on social media)
• Post your $20.16 Blue Plate Special using #DNCDeals on Twitter or Instagram. (Depending on your business, a $20.16 blue plate special could be a single dish, a prix fixe lunch, a combo deal, etc.)
• Host an unofficial DNC watch party at your establishment, showing the convention on your TVs. Tweet it out in advance with the hashtag #DNCDeals.
• Participate in a special edition of Center City Sips on Wednesday, July 27 with a special drink offering.
• Is your kitchen or bar menu staying open late during convention week? Tweet it out with the hashtag #DNCDeals.