Inauguration Day

The Inauguration as posted by Amy Hamblin for pic2009.org

Today is the Day: The 56th Presidential Inauguration
Today Barack Obama will be sworn in as our 44th President in the most open and accessible inaugural ceremony in history. We’re opening up the National Mall for the first time ever and we’ll be webcasting the event live on our site, starting at 11 a.m.

Following the Swearing-In Ceremony, the newly-inaugurated President and Vice President will attend a luncheon and then make their way down Pennsylvania Avenue to their parade review stand in front of the White House. From there, they’ll watch more than 13,000 parade participants march, drum, boogie, and in a few cases – mow – along the 1.7-mile parade route.

Tonight, the President-elect will be be hosting the first-ever Neighborhood Ball with a fantastic line-up of talent, including Beyonce, Mary J. Blige, Mariah Carey, Faith Hill, Jay-Z, Alicia Keys, Shakira, Stevie Wonder and Nick Cannon (as DJ). You can be a part of the celebration in your neighborhood by hosting or attending a party tonight, which will be linked with other parties across the country through interactive technology. Gather with your friends and family to participate and watch the concert on ABC at 8:00 ET/PT.

Be a part of this historic moment wherever you are. We’re excited to share this day with you.