I will be doing my radio show from Marvin DC a restaurant in Washington DC on Monday January 19th from 11am - 1pm. It is located at 2007 14th NW at the corner of 14th and U street. The website is www.marvindc.com. Anyone who is in DC for Inauguration can come out and I will interview folks who come by.

Shelley Wynter

swynter@rainmakersatl.com

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2009 Official Presidential Inauguration Site

www.pic2009.org/page/content/weekendschedule

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56th Presidential Inaugural Weekend Schedule

We are planning the most open and accessible inauguration in history with plenty of opportunities for you to participate from home or in Washington, D.C. As you look over what we have in store, we hope you’ll decide to join President-elect Obama in celebrating this historic moment.

On this website you will find non-partisan information about the 2009 Presidential Inauguration, including:

Jan. 17:

Whistle Stop Train Tour

In the final leg of the President-elect’s incredible journey to Washington, D.C., he’ll be doing a Whistle Stop Train Tour, starting in Philadelphia, the city where our democracy was born.

10:05 a.m. - Philadelphia, PA
1:00 p.m. - Wilmington, DE
4:15 p.m. - Baltimore, MD

Jan. 18

We Are One: Opening Inaugural Celebration

2:30 p.m. - The Lincoln Memorial
President-elect Barack Obama with the help of an all-star line-up of talent will kick off the inaugural celebration in Washington, D.C., with a free and open event at the Lincoln Memorial, between Constitution Avenue NW and Independence Avenue SW on 23rd Street.

Musical performers scheduled for the event include Beyonce, Mary J. Blige, Bono, Garth Brooks, Sheryl Crow, Renee Fleming, Josh Groban, Herbie Hancock, Heather Headley, John Legend, Jennifer Nettles, John Mellencamp, Usher Raymond IV, Shakira, Bruce Springsteen, James Taylor, will.i.am, and Stevie Wonder.

Among those reading historical passages will be Jamie Foxx, Martin Luther King III, Queen Latifah and Denzel Washington. The Rt. Reverend V. Gene Robinson will give the invocation. Rob Mathes will be the music director and arranger for the backing band, which will support all of the artists. Additional performers will be announced as they are confirmed.

The Reflecting Pool area, JFK Hockey Fields and Constitution Gardens are open to the public and space will be available on a first-come, first-served basis. Doors open at 8:00 a.m

Jan. 19

Renew America Together: A Call to Service

To honor Dr. King’s legacy, the President-elect and the Vice President-elect will be participating in service projects in Washington D.C., as thousands of Americans follow their example in communities across the country. Find or host a service event in your community.

Community Service Day Lunch

Kids' Inaugural: We Are The Future Concert

Bipartisan Dinners

President-elect Obama will host a series of bipartisan dinners honoring Senator John McCain, General Colin Powell, and Vice President-elect Joe Biden. The dinners will take place at the National Building Museum, Union Station and the Hilton Washington. The dinners are by invitation only.

5:00 p.m. - Dinner Honoring General Colin L. Powell, USA (Ret.)
National Building Museum

5:00 p.m. - Dinner Honoring Senator John McCain
Hilton Washington

6:30 p.m. - Dinner Honoring Vice President-elect Joe Biden
Union Station

Jan. 20

Swearing-in Ceremony

11:30 a.m. - West front of the U.S. Capitol
The President-elect and Vice President-elect and their families will participate in the traditional inaugural ceremonies and events. For the first time ever, the length of the National Mall will be open to those wishing to attend the swearing-in ceremony. No tickets are required to view the Inaugural Ceremony on the National Mall west of 4th Street. If you’re planning on attending, you can find more information here to help plan your trip.

Festivities will include:

• Musical Selections: The United States Marine Band, followed by The San Francisco Boys Chorus and the San Francisco Girls Chorus
• Call to Order and Welcoming Remarks: Senator Dianne Feinstein
• Invocation: Dr. Rick Warren
• Musical Selection: Aretha Franklin
• Vice President-elect Joseph R. Biden, Jr. will be sworn into office by Associate Justice of the Supreme Court, the Honorable John Paul Stevens
• Musical Selection: John Williams, composer/arranger with Itzhak Perlman, (violin), Yo-Yo Ma (cello), Gabriela Montero (piano) and Anthony McGill (clarinet)
• President-elect Barack H. Obama will take the Oath of Office, using President Lincoln’s Inaugural Bible, administered by the Chief Justice of the United States, the Honorable John G. Roberts, Jr.
• Inaugural Address
• Poem: Elizabeth Alexander
• Benediction: The Reverend Dr. Joseph E. Lowery
• The National Anthem: The United States Navy Band “Sea Chanters"

After President Obama gives his Inaugural Address, he will escort outgoing President George W. Bush to a departure ceremony.

Inaugural Luncheon

Following the swearing-in ceremony, President Barack Obama, Vice President Joseph Biden, and members of their families will attend an inaugural luncheon hosted by the Joint Congressional Committee on Inaugural Ceremonies.

Inaugural Parade

The 56th Inaugural Parade will make its way down Pennsylvania Avenue from the Capitol to the White House with groups traveling from all over the country to participate. Find out more information about the parade. While there is no official start time for the parade, it traditionally begins around 2:30 p.m.

Neighborhood Ball

7:00 p.m. - Walter E. Washington Convention Center
President-elect Barack Obama will host the first-ever Neighborhood Inaugural Ball, the premier event of the night, with musical performances by: Beyonce, Mary J. Blige, Mariah Carey, Faith Hill ,Jay-Z, Alicia Keys, Shakira, Stevie Wonder and Nick Cannon (as DJ ). To help bring this unique event to neighborhoods across the nation, ABC will air the event live from 8:00-10:00 p.m. ET.

Jan. 21

National Prayer Service

8:30 a.m. - National Cathedral
The newly-inaugurated President and Vice President of the United States will join with dignitaries and Americans of diverse faiths to celebrate the previous day's events through prayer, readings, and musical performances. Reverend Dr. Sharon Watkins will be the first woman to deliver the sermon at this traditional Inaugural event. This event is by invitation only.

2009 Presidential Inauguration Resources

www.presidential-inauguration.com

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The next presidential inauguration will occur on January 20th, 2009. Upon that day Barack Obama will take the oath of office and be sworn in as the next president of the United States.

The American presidential inauguration occurs every four years and invites a spectacular amount of fanfare. The new president gets his own day of feasting, procession, statesmanship, and celebration. The United States marks its transition of government with a day of events that have developed over time to become our modern-day inauguration. The theme for the 2009 Inauguration of Barack Obama is "A New Birth of Freedom," which honors the bicentennial of Abraham Lincoln's birth.

On this website you will find non-partisan information about the 2009 Presidential Inauguration, including:

Going to the Inauguration

The President and Vice President will be sworn in on January 20, 2009. Parking will be severely limited on Inauguration Day, but visitors may take public transportation (the Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority has set up a special Inauguration page with information on transportation during Inauguration Day).
Tickets are needed to enter specific viewing areas, the closer ones, but the viewing area for the swearing-in ceremony is quite large, and will stretch from the Capitol along the National Mall. Not all sections of the viewing area require tickets; the more distant parts of the viewing area will probably be served by large video screens.

Arrive early for required security screening and anticipate large crowds. Gates to the Inaugural Ceremony open at 9 a.m. and the musical prelude begins at 10 a.m. Be prepared to pass through several security screenings before reaching the section indicated on your ticket. There will be no check room for prohibited items.

All ticket holders are required to pass through security screening, including handbag inspection. Prohibited items include, but are not limited to:

Firearms and ammunition (either real or simulated)

Explosives of any kind (including fireworks)

Knives, blades, or sharp objects (of any length)

Mace and/or pepper spray

Sticks or poles

Pockets or hand tools, such as “Leatherman”

Packages

Backpacks

Large bags

Duffel bags

Suitcases

Thermoses

Coolers

Strollers

Umbrellas

Laser pointers

Signs

Posters

Animals (other than service animals)

Alcoholic beverages

Other items that may pose a threat to the security of the event as determined by and at the discretion of the security screeners

The Swearing-In Ceremony will be held outdoors on the west front steps of the Capitol, and will begin at 11:30 a.m. on January 20. The vast majority of tickets are for standing room. All attending are expected to be in their places well ahead of 11:30 a.m. Once underway, the ceremony will last about an hour.

Be advised that January is historically cold and wet. Prepare for temperatures below freezing. Crowds will be large and you will likely be outside for several hours. Also, public tours of the Capitol Building are suspended from 5:00 p.m. on Friday, January 16 through Wednesday, January 21, 2009.

A Guide to Attending the Inaugural Parade in Washington, DC

Inauguration Parade 2009
A Guide to Attending the Inaugural Parade in Washington, DC

The Presidential Inauguration Parade is an American tradition honoring the newly sworn in President and Vice President. The event will include a procession of ceremonial military regiments, citizens' groups, marching bands, and floats. The inauguration parade is open to the public and will be televised so that millions of Americans can view this special event.

Date: January 20, 2009 – 2:30 p.m. - Tickets are not required. The public will not be allowed to lineup along the parade route before 7 a.m.

Location: Pennsylvania Avenue, NW Washington, DC
Viewing stands and bleachers will extend from 3rd to 17th Sts.

The Presidential Inauguration Parade is expected to be the most attended event of the year. Security will be complex and many roads will be closed. Parking will be extremely limited. The best way to get to the parade will be by Metro. You should expect long lines and delays. Arrive early and be patient. You can purchase your Metro fare in advance to save time.

The presidential inaugural parade is coordinated by the Armed Forces Inaugural Committee (AFIC) which includes members from all branches of the armed forces of the United States. Since 1789, the U.S. armed forces have participated in this important American tradition honoring our commander in chief.

During the 10-day inaugural period from January 15 to January 24, 2009, armed forces personnel will provide ceremonial support with musical units, marching bands, color guards, salute batteries and honor cordons.

Parade Route Entry Points
The following public entry points will open at 7:00 a.m. on January 20, 2009, and will remain open until the parade route can no longer accommodate additional people.

2nd St. NW and C St. NW
3rd St. NW and C St. NW
Indiana Ave. NW between 6th St. NW and 7th St. NW
7th St. NW and D St. NW
10th St. NW and E St. NW
12th St. NW and E St. NW
E St. NW just east of 13th St. NW
13th St. NW just North of E St. NW
14th St. NW just North of E St. NW
12th St. NW between Constitution and Pennsylvania Ave.
10th St. NW between Constitution and Pennsylvania Ave.
7th St. NW between Constitution and Pennsylvania Ave.
Constitution Ave. between 6th St. NW and 7th St. NW

Access to the parade route from south of Pennsylvania Avenue, including the National Mall area, will only be available via 14th Street NW or 12th Street NW at Constitution Ave.

Individuals attending the Inaugural parade may enter at any of the designated entry points on the north or south side of Pennsylvania Avenue. Between 7 a.m. and 1:30 p.m., the following intersections will be open to the general public as crossover points: