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Inauguration Day Activities
The Inauguration of President-Elect Barack Obama is expected to bring upwards of 4 million citizens to the United States Capitol in Washington, DC on January 20th. In addition to watching the Swearing-in of the New President, there will be plenty of opportunities throughout the day to celebrate the new presidency, and the spirit of America.
For those staying the weekend, there will be several types of festivities to ring in the new administration.
Saturday, January 17th
President-Elect Obama and Vice President ? Elect Joe Biden and their families will travel via railroad to Washington, DC, and they will hold events in Philadelphia, Wilmington and Baltimore en route.
Sunday, January 18th
An official event will begin the celebration ? it will be open to the public.
Monday, January 19th
Obama and Biden will celebrate Dr. Martin Luther King?s legacy with a number of activities to serve communities across the Washington, DC and surround areas.
Tuesday, January 20th ? the main event
- Swearing-In Ceremony
The Swearing-In Ceremony will take place in the West Front of the Capitol at exactly 12 noon. Both the President and the Vice President will be sworn into office at this time, with their families by their side. Tickets are required for the Swearing-In Ceremony, but large screens will be set up along the National Mall for gatherers to watch the historical moment.
Following the swearing-in, Obama will give his inaugural address, sharing his plan over the next four years with all of America.
- Inaugural Luncheon
Directly after taking the oath of office, Obama and Biden will attend the Inaugural Luncheon in the Capitol?s Statuary Hall. Only Elected Officials and Dignitaries will be permitted to attend this luncheon.
- Presidential Inauguration Parade
Following the luncheon, Obama and Biden will head back to the streets of Washington, DC in the Inaugural Parade. No specific time has been announced for the event to begin ? it will kick off in the early afternoon. Tickets are required for specific bleacher sections of this event; the public will not be permitted to line up along the route prior to 7 a.m.
The Parade is coordinated by the Armed Forces Inaugural Committee, which includes all branches of the U.S. armed forces. Musical units, marching bands, color guards, salute batteries and honor cordons are all provided for the parade by various branches of our country?s defense.
- Inaugural Balls
Following the parade, Washington Society comes out in full force for inaugural balls throughout the Washington, DC area. Tickets are required for these events, and they are available onGreatSeats.com!
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