Presidential Inauguration Day

Tuesday, Jan. 20, 2009 ,a history is being made.This is a day for the history books. A day for President elect Barack Hussain Obama will be sworn in as the 44th President of the United States of America.The swearing-in ceremony will take place at the steps of the United States Capitol in Washington, D.C., and Mr. Obama is set to make his inauguration speech at around 11:30 EST. Once completing his inaugural address, the new President will attend the departure ceremony of President George W. Bush. Following the ceremony, President Obama, Vice-President Joe Biden, and family members will be attend a luncheon hosted by the Joint Congressional Committee on Inaugural Ceremonies. The inaugural parade will follow the luncheon and is set to start around 2:30 p.m. EST, with the majority of the parade route being free for public viewing.

It will be great celebration for Obama. He had spent 150 million dolar for this celebration.

Anyway congrats goes to President Obama! Hope he brings peace all over the world . Young and black president as Martin Luther King dreams. Below you can check Presidential Inauguration Day 2009 Schedule of Events!

INAUGURATION DAY - ORDER OF EVENTS

Formal Program begins at 11:30 a.m. EST

Musical Selections
The United States Marine Band

Musical Selections
The San Francisco Boys Chorus and the San Francisco Girls Chorus

Call to Order and Welcoming Remarks
The Honorable Dianne Feinstein

Invocation
Dr. Rick Warren, Saddleback Church, Lake Forest, CA

Musical Selection
Aretha Franklin
Oath of Office Administered to Vice President-elect Joseph R. Biden, Jr.
By Associate Justice of the Supreme Court
The Honorable John Paul Stevens

Musical Selection, John Williams, composer/arranger
Itzhak Perlman,Violin
Yo-Yo Ma, Cello

Gabriela Montero, Piano
Anthony McGill, Clarinet

Oath of Office Administered to President-elect Barack H. Obama
By the Chief Justice of the United States
The Honorable John G. Roberts, Jr.

Inaugural Address
The President of the United States, The Honorable Barack H. Obama

Poem
Elizabeth Alexander

Benediction
The Reverend Dr. Joseph E. Lowery

The National Anthem
The United States Navy Band “Sea Chanters”

Inaugural Luncheon
After the ceremony is completed, President Obama will attend the traditional Inaugural Luncheon at the U.S. Capitol following the departure ceremony for George W. Bush. Neither is open to the public.

Inaugural Parade
After this luncheon, according to tradition, President Obama and Vice President Biden will lead the Inaugural Parade down Pennsylvania Avenue to the White House. The President, Vice President, and their wives and guests review the parade from a special platform.

Neighborhood Inaugural Ball
President Obama has initiated this ball as the first-ever during an Inauguration. It will be the “premiere” ball of the Inaugural Day evening events. It will be held at the Washington Convention Center - Hall D. The ball will include webcasting, text messaging and other interactive components. It will be the first ball that Barack and Michelle attend. It will be broadcast on ABC TV. Doors open at 5 p.m. EST and the event begins at 7 p.m. EST. Ticket required.

Commander-in-Chief’s Ball
This ball will be held at the National Building Museum. Invited guests will include enlisted active duty and reserve military. Ticket required.

Youth Inaugural Ball
This ball is for Americans ages 18 to 35. It will be held at the Washington Hilton. Ticket required. Kanye West and Kid Rock headline. It will be broadcast on MTV at 10 p.m. EST/7 p.m. PT.

Obama Home States Inaugural Ball
Invited Illinois and Hawaii friends and invited guests attend this ball at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center - Hall E. Ticket required.

Biden Home States Inaugural Ball
Invited Delaware and Pennsylvania guests attend at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center - Ballroom. Ticket required.

Eastern States Inaugural Ball
Invited guests from CT, ME, MA, NH, RI, VT, PR, and USVI will celebrate at Union Station. Ticket required.

Midwestern States Ball
Will be held at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center - Hall C. Ticket required.

Mid-Atlantic States Inaugural Ball
Invited guests from MD, VA, DC, NY, NJ, WV, and Dems Abroad at Walter E. Washington Convention Center - Hall A. Ticket required.

Southern States Inaugural Ball
Invited guests from AL, AR, FL, GA, KY, LA, MS, NC, SC, TN, and TX will celebrate at the National Guard Armory. Ticket required.

Western States Inaugural Ball
Invited guests from AK, CA, ID, MT, OR, WA, WY, AZ, CO, NV, NM, UT, OK, GUAM/AS will celebrate at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center - Hall B. Ticket required.