Official Obama inaugural balls

The inauguration of Barack Obama as 44th President of the United States may prove to be the largest party in American history, with some estimates putting the total price tag at more than $150 million. No fewer than 10 “official” inaugural balls were scheduled in conjunction with the event.

If you don’t have your invitation yet, it’s probably not coming. If you do, you’ll be dancing the night away at one of these:

– Neighborhood Inaugural Ball at the Washington Convention Center.

– Obama Home States (Illinois and Hawaii) Inaugural Ball at the Washington Convention Center.

– Biden Home States (Pennsylvania and Delaware) Inaugural Ball at the Washington Convention Center.

– Midwest Inaugural Ball at the Washington Convention Center.

– Mid-Atlantic Inaugural Ball at the Washington Convention Center.

– Western Inaugural Ball at the Washington Convention Center.

– Commander in Chief’s Ball at the National Building Museum.

– Southern Inaugural Ball at the National Guard Armory.

– Eastern Inaugural Ball at Union Station.

– Youth Inaugural Ball at the Washington Hilton.

Source: Associated Press