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Former Gov. Tom Ridge speaks at the Republican National Convention: Getty Images PhotoBelow is a transcript of remarks made by former Gov. Tom Ridge (R) at the Republican National Convention Thursday evening, as prepared for delivery.

The fourth and final day of the Democratic National Convention will be called to order at 5:00 PM EST on Thursday, with a theme of "Change You Can Believe In."

The final day's events will take place at INVESCO Field at Mile High, where over 70,000 people are expected to attend.

Featured speakers will include Colorado Gov. Bill Ritter (D), former Vermont Gov. and Democratic National Committee chairman Howard Dean (D), New Mexico Gov. Bill Richardson (D), U.S. Rep. and U.S. Senate candidate Mark Udall (D-Colo.), Virginia Gov. Tim Kaine (D), former Vice President Al Gore (D) and U.S. Sen. Dick Durbin (D).

U.S. Sen. Barack Obama (D-Ill.), the Democratic presidential nominee, is scheduled to address the convention at 10 p.m. EST.

The full schedule is below.

Below is a transcript of remarks made by U.S. Rep. Patrick Murphy (D-Bristol) at the Democratic National Convention Wednesday evening, as prepared for delivery.

U.S. Rep. Patrick Murphy (D-Bristol) is scheduled to address the Democratic National Convention between 7 and 8 p.m. (EST) on Wednesday night. The theme of the day is "Securing America's Future."

Murphy -- currently the only Iraq war veteran serving in Congress -- will be joined on stage by fellow Iraq war veterans.

The third day of the Democratic National Convention will be called to order at 5:00 PM EST on Wednesday, with a theme of "Securing America's Future."

The day will begin with the nominating process for President, including nominating speeches for U.S. Sens. Hillary Clinton (D-N.Y.) and Barack Obama (D-Ill.), followed by a roll call vote.

The headline speaker will be vice presidential nominee, U.S. Sen. Joe Biden (D-Del.).

Featured speakers will include President Bill Clinton (D), U.S. Sen. John Kerry (D-Mass.), Gov. Bill Richardson (D-N.M.), U.S. Sen. Evan Bayh (D-Ind.), U.S. Sen. Harry Reid (D-Nev.) and former U.S. Sen. Tom Daschle (D-S.D.).

The full schedule is below.

Tuesday night at the Pepsi Center in Denver: Getty Images Photo

• Casey derides McCain as a Bush 'sidekick'
• Transcript of remarks from Rendell
• Rendell harks back to his own state's policies in convention address on energy
• Murtha says Biden would make Ridge pick a wash
• Rendell harks back to his own state's policies in convention address on energy
• Gov. Ed Rendell at the Democratic National Convention
• Democrats hope to pick up a couple state Senate seats this year, regain majority by 2010
• Rendell warns Pa. delegates about party unity
• Pa. Dems chief sees a ripe opportunity for party to hold onto governor's mansion
• Schwartz, focused on reelection, declines to speculate what comes nextRendell had no official role in Biden pick
• Rendell: A great day for Pa.
• AG race moves from 'Bonusgate' to 'Parking-meter-gate'
• A union morning for Pennsylvania delegates
• Rep. Leach confident on fall state Senate election
• Casey sees Pa. as a must-win in November
• McCaskill talks about the need to woo rural Pennsylvanians
• Matthews makes a splash at Pa. delegation breakfast
• McCaskill has kind words for Casey
• Hoeffel offers advice for potential Specter opponents
• New Russell ad hits at Murtha, tries to raise money
• Casey says Clinton has done plenty to support Obama
• Morganelli rips Corbett again for 'Bonusgate
• Casey echoes praise of Michelle Obama's speech
• Philly councilman calls Michelle Obama speech a 'home run'

Below is a transcript of remarks made by U.S. Sen. Bob Casey, Jr. (D-Scranton) at the Democratic National Convention Tuesday evening, as prepared for delivery.

Below is a transcript of remarks made by Gov. Ed Rendell (D) at the Democratic National Convention Tuesday evening, as prepared for delivery.