In pictures: Democratic convention - Day Three

1 of 9 Day Three of the Democrat convention in Boston and supporters are still in high spirits.

2 of 9 Nonetheless, a band is there for good measure, evidently to drum up new support for the Kerry-Edwards ticket to the White House.

3 of 9 John Kerry himself finally arrives in town though he will not appear at the convention until Day Four.

4 of 9 He makes the most of his entry into the city, boarding a water taxi with old soldiers in an echo of his Vietnam boat service days.

5 of 9 But Wednesday is really a day for John Edwards, once a challenger for the nomination, now the running-mate.

6 of 9 The up-and-coming politician goes all-out to charm the convention - perhaps heeding the importance of winning over swing voters.

7 of 9 The Rev Al Sharpton, who also fought for the nomination, now throws his support behind the Kerry-Edwards ticket.

8 of 9 Campaigning to put George W Bush out of office continues outside the convention, too, with a screening of Fahrenheit 9/11 in Crawford, Texas.

9 of 9 Bush supporters in the area quickly rally to their leader, holidaying at his ranch in Crawford.