DENVER -- As more of Kentucky's prominent elected Democratic leaders arrived in Denver for their party's national convention today, the line-up of speakers at the delegation breakfast was bolstered - and then supplemented by some special guests.

This morning, Democratic National Committee Chairman Howard Dean made a surprise appearance to kick off the line-up. He spoke for nearly 15 minutes on campaign strategy and the prospects for Kentucky Democrats.

Dean was followed by Washington D.C.'s "shadow Senator" Michael Brown, who spoke to assembled delegates about his hometown's lack of official Congressional representation.

U.S. Rep. Ben Chandler (D-Versailles) then took the podium for remarks in which he announced his support of Democratic Senate candidate Bruce Lunsford (D-Louisville), who later closed the morning speaking program.

Chandler was followed by delegate Ken Koch, a labor organizer. Koch introduced United Mine Workers of America President Cecil Roberts, who delivered a fiery speech slamming Republicans and the current nationwide advertising campaign targeting Democrats for their support of the Employee Free Choice Act.

Lt. Governor Daniel Mongiardo (D-Hazard) also took the podium to introduce Lunsford, blasting incumbent Sen. Mitch McConnell (R-Louisville) in the process.

After their daily breakfast, delegates spread out across the city. Unlike yesterday, there was no scheduled lunchtime event for the entire delegation.

Some delegates said they would take advantage of the time between the breakfast and the commencement of official Convention events at the Pepsi Center to do some sight seeing around Denver.

Others - including a contingent of Hillary Clinton delegates - set out for the morning Women's Caucus meeting and an afternoon reception sponsored by Emily's List, both of which feature remarks by the New York Senator.

Kentucky delegates also were offered tickets to the Veterans', Youth, Disability, and Faith caucuses.

Coors Field - the baseball diamond home to the Colorado Rockies - was the destination for several Kentuckians, including Attorney General Jack Conway (D-Louisville). There, delegates had the chance to take a few batting practice swings.

Others had plans to visit luncheons and other events around the city.

Governor Steve Beshear (D-Lexington), meanwhile, recently arrived in Denver and is reportedly preparing to head to the Pepsi Center for the second day's convention speeches, which begin at 3pm CT.