John McCain did not give his acceptance speech outside like Barack Obama, but Republicans still got to see fireworks.

Published on September 26, 2008

Ballons dropped every several minutes for about 30 minutes after McCain's speech.

Published on September 26, 2008

Sarah Palin and her husband Todd take their seats at Excel shortly before Cindy McCain speaks. The Palins sat near the Kansas alternate delegate section.

Published on September 26, 2008

Kansas delegates brought homemade McCain-Palin signs, including once which read, "Remember 9-11" that they waived during a September, 11 tribute video.

Published on September 26, 2008

Kansas alternate delegates to the RNC cheer for John McCain.

Published on September 26, 2008

Mary Brownback, Sen. Sam Brownback's wife, and other members of the Kansas delegation dance to the interlude music between speeches Thursday.

Published on September 26, 2008

Some campers read newspapers to pass the time.

Published on September 26, 2008

Those hoping to see the Daily Show waited outside the McNally Smith College of Music for hours despite the cold weather.

Published on September 26, 2008

hoping to be admitted into the Daily Show with John Stewart. Tickets for the event sold out an hour after they were released.

Published on September 26, 2008

KU Graduate George Weston and Sam Brownback. Brownback spoke to the Kansas delegation at a breakfast Thursday morning.

Published on September 26, 2008

Sen. Sam Brownback spoke at the tribute to Dole as well.

Published on September 26, 2008

Former Sen. John Danforth (D-Mo.) and Former presidential candidate Fred Thompson spoke at a tribute to Bob Dole on Wednesday.

Published on September 26, 2008

Styx performed at a VIP party hosted by AG Nite on Tuesday evening.

Published on September 26, 2008

Excel was specially decorated on the inside and the outside for the RNC.

Published on September 26, 2008