Melanie Smith, the Executive Director of the San Francisco Girls Chorus, announced that they would join the San Francisco Boys Chorus in a performance on the Capitol steps for the Inauguration of President Obama.  They were invited by Senator Dianne Feinstein and the joint Congressional Committee on Inaugural Ceremonies, and "selected for their high level of artistic excellence, embodiment of the American spirit and promise for the future, according to Sen. Feinstein."

In addition, a list of performers for the Inaugural Parade has been released.  For the first time in history, the LGBA band will march in the Presidential Parade.  "I am honored to invite these talented groups and individuals to participate in the Inaugural Parade," Obama said in a news release. "These organizations embody the best of our nation's history, diversity, and commitment to service. Vice President-elect (Joe) Biden and I are proud to have them join us in the parade."

Also appearing will be the World Famous Lawn Rangers from Amazing Arcola, IL.  They were named in honor of the original Lone Ranger who was the Grand Marshall in 1981, when the Lawn Rangers first marched.

Visitors will also enjoy beautiful horse drawn Comfort Carriages from Maryland, the Crow Nation from Montana, the Brooklyn Music and Arts program, and many more talented bands and drill teams from across the country.

Inaugural Events Around The Country

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5:30 pm
Central Coast Inaugural Ball
Formal, Period Costume, or As You Are
San Luis Obispo

8:00 pm
Inaugural Ball
Lakewood Ranch
Bradenton, FL

10:00 am
Star Spangled Affair
915 E Grant
Tampa, FL

7:30
Inaugural Ball
Walton County Dems
A.P. Henderson Building
Social Circle, GA

6:00 - 9:00
Idaho Inaugural Party
The Linen Building
Admission: $25
Boise, ID

6:00
Copper Country Ball
Michigan Tech University
Houghton, MI

Inaugural Ball West
Western Washtenaw Democrats
Chelsea Depot
Chelsea MI

7:30 pm - midnight
Oregon Victory Ball
Location: Emerald Ballroom at the Tiffany Center (1410 SW Morrison St.)
Attire: Formal/Cocktail or your Patriotic Finest
*Admission: $120.09 (to commemorate this historic date) or $100 for members of the DPO monthly donor programs te: Oregon Victory Ball tickets also include entry after 11:00pm to the 21 and over event at Holocene.

9:00 pm - close
Obama Dance Party at Holocene
Co-hosted by the Democratic Party of Oregon and Willamette Week.
Location: Holocene (1001 SE Morrison St.)
Admission: $8-10 sliding scale at the door 

Presidential Ball, Black Tie
Civic Center, Lubbock
Juneteenth Celebration Committee
Mariachi Amistad, Norman Garrett, Jazz Alley

8:00 pm
Pocono Inaugural Ball
Bushkill Food Bank Benefit
Hillside Inn
Marshalls Creek, PA

7:00 pm
Music City USA Inaugural Ball
New Hope Foundation, Priority Hospice
Millennium Maxwell House Hotel
Nashville, TN