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Barack Obama's inauguration week schedule

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Sunday January 18 - Wednesday January 20: "Renewing America's promise" is the official theme of President-elect Obama's inauguration, the Presidential Inauguration Committee has announced Photograph: David Guttenfelder/AP
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Sunday January 18: Security will be tight in Washington, DC, when inaugural festivities begin with a welcome event that will be open to the public Photograph: Alex Wong/Getty
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Monday January 19: To commemorate the annual American holiday that honours Martin Luther King Jr, Barack Obama and Vice President-elect Biden will participate in community events around Washington Photograph: Chick Harrity/AP
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Tuesday January 20: A luncheon will take place in the Capitol building's statuary hall the day before Obama's swearing-in ceremony. George Bush is pictured in the hall above Photograph: Reuters
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Tuesday January 20: The highlight of inauguration week’s festivities is the swearing-in ceremony in front of the Capitol building, where Barack Obama will take the oath of office and deliver a speech. Construction on the platform and stands is already underway Photograph: Alex Wong/Getty
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Tuesday January 20: Obama's presidential motorcade will drive down Pennsylvania Avenue to the White House from the Capitol during the 56th inaugural parade, which will take place following his swearing-in ceremony. The parade will include ceremonial military regiments, floats and marching bands from schools across America. Photograph: Justin Sullivan/Getty
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Tuesday January 20: Once every four years, Washington's party scene is the best in the nation. The Black Tie and Boots Ball is one of the many inaugural balls Obama may attend after he takes the oath of office. Photograph: Stephan Savoia/AP
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Wednesday January 21: The celebration of Obama's inauguration ends the day after the swearing in ceremony with a prayer service Photograph: Scott Applewhite/AP
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