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PHILADELPHIA (AP) — The Latest on demonstrations around Philadelphia ahead of the Democratic National Convention (all times local):
9:40 p.m.
More than 1,000 people have joined Hollywood stars including Shailene Woodley, Susan Sarandon and Danny Glover in Philadelphia for a climate rally on the eve of the Democratic National Convention.
They vowed Sunday night to keep fighting for climate and environmental justice issues, even though their preferred presidential candidate, Sen. Bernie Sanders, would not be driving the party's agenda.
Many in the crowd wore Sanders shirts, buttons or lanyards. Some carried signs like, "Bernie would end fracking," and the now defunct "Bernie for President."
There was little mention of presumptive Democratic nominee Hillary Clinton or Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump.
The event was organized by NextGen Climate, a San Francisco-based environmental advocacy organization.
The convention officially starts Monday, with Clinton expected to accept the party's nomination on Thursday.
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5:40 p.m.
"Late Show" host Stephen Colbert has brought his "Hunger Games" themed spoof about the presidential campaign to the Democratic National Convention.
Dressed like "Hunger Games" emcee Caesar Flickerman —complete with a blue wig — Colbert appeared at the Wells Fargo Center on Sunday, chatting with politicians like House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi.
At the Republican National Convention last week, Colbert took over the microphone on stage in a "Hunger Games" themed prank.
A video shows Colbert behind the podium saying it's his honor "to hereby launch and begin the 2016 Republican hungry for power games" and banging a gavel. A man who appears to be security then confronts Colbert, who says "I know I'm not supposed to be up here, but let's be honest, neither is Donald Trump" before being led off stage.
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5:25 p.m.
Philadelphia's police commissioner has joined up with officers working at a march on the eve of the Democratic National Convention and says he likes what he's seeing: a peaceful protest.
Commissioner Richard Ross joined city officers Sunday walking alongside the March 4 Bernie, where thousands of protesters are walking from City Hall in downtown Philadelphia to a park near the convention site about 4 miles away.
Cleveland's police chief also stayed on the front lines during demonstrations at last week's Republican National Convention, helping keep the peace and riding around with bike officers.
Ross says "you have to be out there" to show officers, protesters and the public you're with them.
The four-day convention for Democrats to nominate Hillary Clinton for president begins Monday.
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4:05 p.m.
Thousands of Bernie Sanders supporters are marching down a main thoroughfare in Philadelphia to show their support of him and disdain of Hillary Clinton ahead of the Democratic National Convention.
Chanting "Hell No, DNC, we won't vote for Hillary" and "This is what democracy looks like," the marchers headed from City Hall down Broad Street. Broad is the main north-south artery that leads from downtown to the convention site at the Wells Fargo Center about 4 miles away.
Many carried Sanders signs, and a huge Bernie Sanders puppet was also a part of the march.
Sweltering heat hasn't kept protesters away from the streets Sunday. The city is under an excessive heat warning and temperatures were in the high 90s.
The four-day convention for Democrats to nominate Clinton for president begins Monday.
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3:10 p.m.
The sweltering heat isn't keeping protesters away from demonstrations in downtown Philadelphia.
The first major marches of the convention started at City Hall on Sunday and thousands of people turned out. A march for clean energy jammed a major thoroughfare from Philadelphia's City Hall to Independence Mall, near the Liberty Bell, with protesters holding anti-fracking and anti-pipelines signs.
It took about 2 ½ hours for all the marchers to make the mile-long trek.
Bernie Sanders' supporters are rallying near City Hall ahead of their march to a park near the convention site. A Black Men for Bernie bus, decorated with huge images of Sanders is serving as a stage and rallying point. A red, white and blue coffin with the letters "DNC" on it will be part of the march.
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1:45 p.m.
Philadelphia's police commissioner says he'll be at protests during the Democratic National Convention, helping keep the peace and showing support.
Commissioner Richard Ross says "you have to be out there" to show officers, protesters and the public you're with them.
Cleveland's police chief took a similar stance during demonstrations at last week's Republican National Convention.
Ross says his department has taken additional safety measures in light of violent events around the world, but overall plans haven't changed.
He says there's been no credible threats and no arrests or citations have been issued to protesters.
Mayor Jim Kenney says the goal is not to arrest anyone. However, Ross says there are plans in place in the case of mass arrests.
The four-day convention for Democrats to nominate Hillary Clinton for president begins Monday.
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1:05 p.m.
Philadelphia's mayor says he's not sure if the heat wave baking Philadelphia will lead to smaller crowds at marches and rallies before the Democratic National Convention, but he's urging people to limit time outdoors.
At a news conference Sunday, Mayor Jim Kenney said demonstrations will be on hold during any thunderstorms for the safety of protesters.
Two medic tents, two misting tents and water will be available 24 hours a day to protesters in FDR Park, near the convention site. He strongly discourages people from camping in parks, which is against a city edict.
Several marches and rallies were hitting the streets Sunday, including a march for clean energy and one supporting Bernie Sanders. Thousands are expected at each.
The four-day convention for Democrats to nominate Hillary Clinton for president begins Monday.
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9:45 a.m.
Police officers are posted at street corners in downtown Philadelphia as protesters prepare for a sweltering day of marches and rallies ahead of the Democratic National Convention.
Several Sunday demonstrations are planned, including an anti-fracking march from City Hall to Independence Mall, near the Liberty Bell. Bernie Sanders supporters expect about 3,000 protesters will join them in a march from City Hall to a park near the convention site.
Temperatures are expected to reach the upper 90s; crowds can take advantage of "misting tents" and free water, compliments of the city.
The first march Sunday had the perennial problem in Philadelphia: parking. DC to DNC organizer Ed Higgins says organizing the crowd also delayed the march.
The four-day convention for Democrats to nominate Hillary Clinton for president begins Monday.
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