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Where to Watch Election Returns with Like-Minded ATL Democratic Voters

If, like me, you are looking forward to going out tonight to watch election returns roll in, in the company of like-minded fellow citizens, I thought I’d round a up a list of election return parties in the metro Atlanta area.  Here are some of your options:

Democratic Organizations and local bars/restaurants are hosting a number of election night events across town, most of which will get underway between 7 and 8 pm.  The more “official” and LGBT-specific events are listed first, followed by others in alphabetical order. If a different time is announced, it will be noted in the listing here:

Democratic Party Election Coverage, Amsterdam Atlanta, 502-A Amsterdam Avenue, Atlanta, GA The Democratic Party Website says that Amsterdam Atlanta has hosted six hugely successful watch events, including a Super Tuesday watch party and Convention Acceptance Speech watch party, each attended by approximately 500 supporters. Those events were covered on the Obama Website, in the AJC and on WSB-TV. Amsterdam has 6700 square feet of elbow room with a 1400 SF outdoor patio. There are 21 flat screen TVs, four large screen projectors and a state-of-the-art sound system.  The Democratic Party will officially be there to take in multichannel viewing of national as well as local results. I’m betting none of those screens will be tuned to Fox News.  The TVs will be tuned in at 7 pm and continue until 3 am.  There’s also a full service restaurant serving until midnight.  It’s going to be crowded.

The Barack Obama Official “Yes We Did” Celebration has been expanded to two Atlanta locations to include all supporters who want to celebrate together (until capacity prohibits further admission).  Both locations are on 19th Street (at Atlantic Station):  Fox Sports Grill and Ten Pin Alley. 6:29 pm - approx. 2 am EDT. A DJ will begin at 9 pm at Dolce Ten Pin. This is a free event (as are most others). There will be an Obama Celebrity Backdrop Wall, a red carpet, and a life-size Barack Obama.  Event Host Preston L. Harden, an Obama Delegate and member of the Georgia Young Professionals for Change, isexpecting news coverage.  He asks that you wear your OBAMA gear and bring your Obama signs.   Parking is available at Atlantic Station or take MARTA to the Arts Center Station and take the free shuttle to Atlantic Station. Kids are okay.

And still there’s more…

Atlanta Stonewall Democrats, Halo Lounge, 817 West Peachtree Street, Atlanta, GA

Human Rights Campaign/Georgia Equality/The Victory Fund (8 pm), Marlows Tavern, 960 West Peachtree Street, Atlanta, GA

Sarah Palin’s Going Away Party at Mary’s Bar, East Atlanta Village

Young Democrats of Georgia, Hyatt Regency Hotel Downtown, 265 Peachtree Street NE, Atlanta, GA

DeKalb County Democratic Party, Holiday Inn Decatur, 130 Clairmont Ave, Decatur, GA

Kennesaw State Univ Young Democrats, Mellow Mushroom, 1133 Chastain Road, Kennesaw, GA

Jim Martin Election Party, Park Tavern, corner of 10th Street and Monroe in Midtown, Atlanta, GA