The Democratic Party has something big planned for its Democratic National Convention, taking place in Chicago, courtesy of two 1,000-pound cheesecakes made by the city's famous Eli's Cheesecake.

The first big cake, served at the Welcome Party at Navy Pier on Saturday, August 17, was decorated with all 50 state placards. According to Eli's, convention-goers will consume over 5,400 pounds of Eli's Cheesecake by the time the convention is over. 

"As one of Chicago's and Illinois' most famous foods for more than 40 years, we are thrilled to be a part of Chicago history by creating two giant celebratory cheesecakes for the Democratic National Convention welcome parties, especially because of Vice President Harris' passion for cooking," says Eli's president Marc Schulman. 

Eli's has created celebratory cheesecakes for Chicago's big moments including the inaugurations of Chicago Mayors for the last 35 years, Illinois Governors from Jim Thompson to J.B. Pritzker, President Barack Obama (both) and President Bill Clinton (both).