The 11 most eye-catching hats of the 2016 Democratic National Convention
Delegates wear their party pride on their heads
The Democratic delegates who have flooded Philadelphia this week for the Democratic National Convention are showing off their party pride much like sports fans show their team allegiance: with hats!
From Hillary figurines to stuffed donkeys to a miniature version of Donald Trump's wall, the delegates have gotten mighty crafty with their convention-hat flare. Below, a look at some of the most eye-catching creations spotted at the Wells Fargo Center in Philly.
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