April Burbank

Free Press Staff Writer

Note: This article has been updated with information from pro-Sanders activist Billy Taylor, who has secured demonstration permits during the Democratic National Convention and says he has been in touch with the campaign.

Bernie Sanders' presidential campaign has asked permission to hold a rally in Philadelphia on July 24, the eve of the Democratic National Convention.

The permit application for the event — which would involve an estimated 15,000 to 40,000 people in Franklin Delano Roosevelt Park — is one of ten applications filed with the Philadelphia mayor's office for pro-Sanders protests, marches and demonstrations during the convention.

Several events have already secured approval, including multiple "March for Bernie" events throughout the week organized by activist Billy Taylor and a "Black Men for Bernie" rally on July 27-28, according to a list provided by the mayor's office.

Taylor said in an interview Wednesday that he has been talking with the Sanders campaign about rally plans. He said the campaign remains interested in a July 24 rally but may need to find space outside the park.

Meanwhile, theSanders campaign rally application is still pending.

Sanders spokesman Michael Briggs was quoted in June telling the website Philly.com that Sanders would deliver a "victory statement" at the proposed July 24 rally. Reached Tuesday, Briggs declined to share details.

"The planning for the Philadelphia convention is still in the works," Briggs said in an email. "Happy to let you know when details are nailed down."

Sanders, the independent U.S. senator from Vermont, placed second to former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton in the Democratic primaries and has redirected his energy into shaping the Democratic policy platform.

Bernie Sanders prepared to fight at Democratic National Convention

Sanders wants Democrats to block the proposed Trans-Pacific Partnership trade deal from coming up for a vote in Congress. The party's platform committee is expected to approve a final document this week, but Sanders has also said he may bring his policies to the floor of the Democratic National Convention if necessary.

Contributing: USA TODAY.

This article was first published online July 5, 2016. Contact April Burbank at 802-660-1863 or aburbank@freepressmedia.com. Follow her on Twitter at www.twitter.com/AprilBurbank

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