WASHINGTON, DC - MARCH 25: U.S. Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz (D-FL) speaks while flanked by colleagues on Capitol Hill about the Sebelius v. Hobby case that was argued at the Supreme Court earlier today, on March 25, 2014 in Washington, DC. The members said that there are constitutional protections that could be at risk if the court rules in favor of the petitioners. (Photo by Mark Wilson/Getty Images)

The Democratic National Committee announced on Saturday that six cities are bidding to host the party's convention in 2016: Birmingham, Alabama; Cleveland and Columbus, Ohio; New York; Philadelphia and Phoenix.

“Hosting a party convention is a true honor and we’re thrilled with all the fantastic options that we have going into the next cycle,” said Debbie Wasserman Schultz. “We look forward to evaluating these bids and selecting a city to host this special gathering of Democrats.”

Party officials will review the bids in the coming months and a final decision will be announced in "late 2014 or early 2015."

The New York Times reported on Friday that New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio is aiming to bring the convention to the borough of Brooklyn and the venue of Barclays Center.

Republicans are weighing bids from Cleveland, Dallas, Denver and Kansas City, Missouri. Las Vegas and Cincinnati withdrew their bids last month.