Nov 3, 2024 - News

Oprah, Lady Gaga among celebs to join Harris at Philadelphia rally

Mike D'Onofrio

Kamala Harris and Oprah Winfrey — Vice President Kamala Harris has a powerful ally in Oprah Winfrey to help her get out the vote for Tuesday's election. Photo: Saul LoebAFP via Getty

Oprah Winfrey and Lady Gaga will join Vice President Kamala Harris for a campaign rally and concert in Philadelphia on Monday.

Why it matters: The star-studded event in the critical swing state of Pennsylvania will be part of Harris' final pitch to voters before Election Day.

Driving the news: Musical performers for the Vote for Freedom Rally outside the Philadelphia Museum of Art will include Gaga, Adam Blackstone, Ricky Martin, and The Roots, per the event listing.

Guest speakers also include DJ Jazzy Jeff and Fat Joe.
The event is from 5-9pm.

Zoom out: The Harris campaign's Vote for Freedom concerts are being held in cities across the country ahead of the election, including in Atlanta, Detroit, Las Vegas, Milwaukee, and Phoenix.

Harris will also attend the Pittsburgh rally Monday, where Katy Perry will perform.

What's ahead: Road closures will ramp up on Monday.

Starting at 5am tomorrow, crews will practically shut down the Benjamin Franklin Parkway and surrounding streets, including the I-676 westbound off-ramp at 22nd Street.

What we're watching: The rally could draw tens of thousands of supporters.

Harris' rally on the Ellipse in front of the White House last week drew an estimated 75,000 people, per the campaign.

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Oprah, Lady Gaga among celebs to join Harris at Philadelphia rally

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