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SUMMARY:117th NAACP National Convention
DESCRIPTION:In Chicago\, Illinois. The event will be hosted at the McCormick Place West Building. This convention marks a historic 100-year return to the city\, as Chicago hosted the NAACP’s first national convention in June 1926.  \n\nExpected Attendance: Approximately 10\,000 visitors are expected to attend the gathering.\nAssociated Events: The National ACT-SO Competition will precede and overlap with the convention\, taking place from July 15 – 19\, 2026. \nNAACP +4\n\n\n\nRegistration & Planning\n\nRegistration Opening: Official registration for delegates and alternates is scheduled to open in April 2026.\nHousing: Hotel blocks and housing reservations are expected to open in March 2026.\nImportant Deadlines: The deadline to assign names to group housing blocks is May 29\, 2026\, with a general reservation cut-off date starting June 28\, 2026.\nInquiries: Further updates can be found on the official NAACP Convention website. \n\n\nHost Hotels\nSpecific hotels have been designated for different attendee groups to provide discounted rates:\n\nACT-SO Host Hotel: Marriott Marquis Chicago.\nYouth & College Hotels: Hampton Inn & Suites McCormick Place and Hilton Garden Inn McCormick Place. \nNAACP
URL:https://wichitaksnaacp.org/event/117th-naacp-national-convention/
LOCATION:McCormick Place West Building\, 2317 S Indiana Ave\, Chicago\, IL\, 60616
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