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Latino Inaugural Events
Saturday, January 17th, Sunday, January 18th & Monday, January 19th |
All Day |
National Day of Service: Renewing America's Promise “LULAC will join the President-elect and Vice President-elect and their families and Americans in communities all across the country, to honor Martin Luther King, Jr.’s legacy by participating in activities dedicated to serving others throughout the nation. Please let us know if you are able to help continue the LULAC legacy of improving the quality of life for all Latinos by organizing a local community service project in your city on Saturday, January 17; Sunday, January 18; or Monday, January 19. For a list of the LULAC projects please see: http://www.lulac.org/advocacy/issues/presidential/mlkday.html |
Saturday, January 17th |
All Day |
Más Que Nuestro Voto: The New Latino Movement Latino Political Training Day The day-long event will focus on strengthening the grassroots community to leverage the growing political power of Latinos across the nation. The aim of this training is to build upon the momentum and increased civic engagement of Latinos in the 2008 presidential campaign season by offering participants skills training and resources to achieve social and political change in their home districts. Location: Raul Yzaguirre Building, 1126 16th St NW, Suite 500, Washington, DC 20036 http://www.newlatinomovement.org |
Sunday, January 18th |
2:30pm |
We Are One: Opening Inaugural Celebration at 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. http://www.pic2009.org/pressroom/entry/initial_talent_line-up_confirmed_for_lincoln_memorial_event/ |
3:00pm-5:00pm |
Poder Pac's Inaugural Celebration Celebrating the election and appointment of Latinas from across the country. Special Guests include Congresswoman Nydia Velazquez - Chair Congressional Hispanic Caucus and Latina Appointees. Location: Rosa Mexicano, 575 7th St NW, Washington, DC 20004 Tickets are $100 Contact: Indrid Duran and Catherine Pino (202) 783-5522 or info@poderpac.com |
6:30pm-8:30pm |
Latino Leaders Network Inaugural Celebration Honoring Latino Appointees of President-Elect Barack Obama (invite-only) Convener: Latino Leaders Network Location: The Willard Intercontinental Hotel 1401 Pennsylvania Avenue NW Washington DC 20004 $150 per guest Contact: Michelle Minguez-Moore | michelle@ibarraassociates.com |
7:30pm-Midnight |
2009 Latino Inaugural Gala “Celebrando El Cambio Renewing America’s Promise” Latino elected officials, community leaders and well known, award-winning Latino entertainers and celebrities will join LULAC, NALEO, NCLR, Voto Latino, the Congressional Hispanic Caucus Institute, the Congressional Hispanic Leadership Institute, and the Democratic National Committee Hispanic Caucus, among many others, in celebrating the historic swearing-in of the Honorable Barack Obama as the 44th President of the United States and the record Latino voter turnout in November.
Location: Union Station, 50 Massachusetts Avenue, NE Washington, DCs are $200 each. Black Tie (no exceptions) http://latinoinauguralgala2009.org/lulac |
Monday, January 19th |
8:30am-1:30pm |
2009 Latino State of the Union The Second Annual Roundtable on Law, Policy and Civil RightsHyatt Regency Hotel, 400 New Jersey Ave. NW, Washington, D.C. 20001 http://www.lulac.org/inaugural/union.html
The League of United Latin American Citizens (LULAC), the Mexican American Legal Defense and Education Fund (MALDEF) and the National Council of La Raza (NCLR) will host the 2009 Latino State of the Union, the Second Annual Roundtable on Law, Policy and Civil Rights on January 19, 2009 in Washington, DC. This event will aim to educate Washington, D.C. policy makers, press, leaders in the Latino community and a national audience on the critical issues and legal and policy developments expected in the new Obama Presidential Administration and the 111th Congress that will have the greatest impact on Latinos. Through this discussion, Latino leaders will evaluate the importance and manifestation of key local, state and federal court cases and legislative developments and the unique consequences they bear on the Latino community. Participants will include the leadership from a variety of national civil rights organizations as well as elected officials from the House and Senate. In addition, invited are a number of key officials from the Obama administration and the Congressional Hispanic Caucus.
Agenda Overview 8:30 AM Continental Breakfast 9:10 AM Welcoming Remarks 9:30 AM Panel Discussion: Priorities under the Obama Administration 10:45 AM Breakout Sessions – Education, Hate Crimes and Civil Rights Enforcement & Economy 12:00 PM Luncheon “Bringing it All Together and Taking Action in 2009.” 1:20 PM Adjournment |
7:30pm-Midnight |
The 2009 Latino Inaugural Celebration Celebrating the Latino Community's Participation in the U.S. Presidential Election Convened by the League of United Latin American Citizens (LULAC), The CasaBlanca Project, U.S. Hispanic Leadership Institute (USHLI) & Latinas Unidas for Obama Location: Hall Of The Americas, The Organization of American States (OAS) 17th Street & Constitution Ave., N.W., Washington, D.C. 20006 Tickets are $125 each Contact: roxana.olivas@casablancaproject.com http://www.latinogala.com/ |
Tuesday, January 20th |
8:00am-1:00pm |
CHCI Inaugural Celebration Breakfast (invite only-event now closed) The Congressional Hispanic Caucus Institute is hosting an Inaugural Celebration Breakfast with Latino Members of Congress. Location: American Gas Association, 400 North Capital Street, NW, 4th Floor, Washington, DC http://www.chci.org/email/invite_012009.htm |
11:30am |
Presidential Swearing-in Ceremony 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. Location: West front of the U.S. Capitol. http://www.pic2009.org/page/content/planyourtrip |
2:30pm |
Presidential Inaugural Parade 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. Tickets are not required. The public will be able to lineup along the parade route at 7 a.m. Location: Pennsylvania Avenue, NW Washington, DC http://www.pic2009.org/parade |
Evening |
Official Inaugural Balls http://www.pic2009.org/pressroom/entry/president-elect_obama_to_host_youth_ball_regional_balls_on_inaugural_night/
Ten official balls, planned by the Presidential Inaugural Committee, will be held on the night of January 20, 2009 and are the only ones that the Obamas and Bidens are guaranteed to attend.
1. Neighborhood Inaugural Ball - Washington Convention Center, 801 Mount Vernon Place, NW. 2. Commander-in-Chief's Inaugural Ball - National Building Museum, 401 F St. NW. 3. Youth Inaugural Ball - For Ages 18-35 - Washington Hilton, 1919 Connecticut Ave. NW. 4. Obama Home States Inaugural Ball - Washington Convention Center, 801 Mount Vernon Place, NW. Illinois and Hawaii invited guests. 5. Biden Home States Inaugural Ball - Washington Convention Center, 801 Mount Vernon Place, NW. Delaware and Pennsylvania invited guests. 6. Eastern Inaugural Ball - Union Station, 40 Massachusetts Ave NE. 7. Mid-Atlantic Inaugural Ball - Washington Convention Center, 801 Mount Vernon Place, NW. 8. Midwest Inaugural Ball - Washington Convention Center, 801 Mount Vernon Place, NW. 9. Southern Inaugural Ball - National Guard Armory, 2001 East Capitol St. SE. 10. Western Inaugural Ball - Washington Convention Center, 801 Mount Vernon Place, NW. |
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Other Calendars
Inauguration Calendar - Washingtonpost.com
Master Inaugural Events Schedule - ConklinScott - (PDF)
2009 America Votes Master Inaugural Calendar (PDF)
Latino Political Training Day (PDF)
Important Tips
Security Information - Secret Service (PDF)
Qorvis Guide to Inauguration Events (PDF)
Inaugural Websites
DC Government
Greater Washington Board of Trade
Destination DC
Downtown Business Improvement District
Washington Post
US Secret Service
Joint Congressional Inauguration Committee
Metro
DC Alert
Presidential Inauguration Committee
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