How Can I celebrate the Presidential Inauguration here in Los Angeles?
On January 20th President-Elect Barack Obama will be sworn into office as the 44th President of the United States. It is an historic event we can all be proud of. Many of us will stay home to watch this event on television. Here are a few ideas and ways to involve your kids and keep them entertained during the occasion. We got these ideas from SchoolFamily.com and you can download the pdf files here.
- After the new president is sworn into office he gives a speech and talks to the American people. Ask the kids what they would tell the people of America if they were the president?
- Download this free printable picture of Barack Obama.
- (For the older kids) A word scramble game related to Inauguration Day and has important words in it related to the president.
- Acrostic poem activity. Think of a word or phrase that starts with each letter of the word "inauguration."
Here are some broadcasts of the Inauguration on our local networks:
Disney Channel
There is a broadcast entitled "Kids Inaugural: We Are the Future." Kids can view and enjoy in honor of the inauguration of president elect Barak Obama. The show features a 90-minute concert in Washington honoring military families. Obama's daughters, Malia and Sasha, are expected to attend the event.
Nickelodeon
Will periodically present the highlights of the day with a focus on what it means for children.
ABC
Broadcasting for the first time ever "Neighborhood Inaugural Ball," Obama's first stop of the night. The new president and first lady plan to have their first dance of the night at the event, which will be held at the Washington Convention Center. Obama is also expected to make remarks. The ball will feature performances by top-shelf artists, ABC said in a news release.
HBO
Sunday night will kick off the inaugural festivities. Both Obama and Vice President-elect Joe Biden will attend the 90-minute "We Are One: The Obama Inaugural Celebration at the Lincoln Memorial." HBO has agreed to televise the event on an open signal so that anyone with access to cable or satellite television will be able to watch. All of these events would be great ways for family and friends to come together and celebrate the inauguration of our new President.
SPECIAL INAUGURATION VIEWING TO BE HOSTED BY JAN PERRY
Witness a live broadcast of this historic event on Tuesday, January 20, 2009
Nokia Plaza L.A. LIVE will broadcast the Presidential Inauguration and other festivities live from Washington, DC January 20th beginning at 7 AM. Stop by for all, or a portion of, the inauguration and share this experience with your community. KTLA Channel 5 will be broadcasting live throughout the morning.
7:00 AM - Pre-Ceremony Events9:00 AM - Barack Obama takes the Oath of Office 10:00 AM - Post-Ceremony Coverage and Entertainment 11:30 AM - 56th Inaugural Parade
MTV
The "Be the Change Inaugural Ball" will be televised live across all MTV platforms, including MTV, MTV2, MTV Tr3s, mtvU, MTV Hits, MTV Jams and MTV.com on the evening of January 20. Exact air times will be announced in the coming weeks. The live television event will also include live broadcasts from other locations across the globe, where young people are completing major service projects. Leading up to the event, MTV will showcase stories of young people providing service within their communities on a daily basis, beginning on January 1.
If you are interested in going out to experience the event, try these:
UWINK
The Westfield Promenade (2nd Floor Near Macy's Men's Department)
Woodland Hills, CA 913677:00 PM
Giggles n Hugs
Inauguration Celebration & Free Food DayIn honor of President Obama, Giggles 'n' Hugs offers a free meal for every child who comes to play, all day! Families can watch Inauguration Day ceremonies on the wide screen and get a free kids' meal with every paid admission to the play area. Read more...
11701 Wilshire BlvdLos Angeles, 90025310.478.4847
Calabasas Village Clubhouse
23500 Park Sorrento.
Calabasas, CA 913026:30 PM
818-222-8870
The Nokia Plaza at L.A. LIVE
11th Street just West of Figueroa.
Public transportation is encouraged. Take the Metro Blue Line and exit the Chick Hearn/Pico Station or the Metro Red Line and exit 7th Metro Center, then walk four blocks south on Figueroa. For local transportation within Downtown use the Dash, Route F which stops at Figueroa and Olympic. Bike racks are available just south of Staples Center or the Olympic East Garage (entrance on Olympic and Francisco).FREE PARKING is available in the Olympic West Garage (behind NOKIA Theatre L.A LIVE)
MAYAN THEATRE (Recommended for Mom & Dads Only)
Art of Change Inaugural Ball with The Mutaytor
Price: $10
Mayan Theatre
1038 S. Hill St., Los Angeles, CA 90015
213-746-4674
LA Times writes this...
Celebrate Barack Obama's presidential inauguration with the Mutaytor and DJ Wolfie. Obama's speech will be broadcast on the big screen while Carbon Grill serves farmer's market fresh food. The psychedelic performance spectacle known as the Mutayor will take the stage at 9:30 p.m. with live music, overpowering percussion, dance and acrobatics, followed by the spinning skills of DJ Wolfie and DJ Motion Potion. There's no reason not to get a little Blue. For one night, at least.
What is the Mayan Theatre?
Like a little architectural oasis in the middle of rows of generic office and warehouse buildings downtown, the Mayan Theater serves as both a dance club and occasional concert hall. With beautiful, intricately sculpted walls and a top-notch sound system, this place can really set an intense and dramatic mood for the variety of events that happen here. Club Mayan
Charity
Martin Luther King Jr. dedicated his life to serving the community and showed us all how volunteering can make a difference. To see Michelle Obama speak about the National Day of Service click here.
There are thousands of events happening all across America in response to President-elect Obama's call for a National Day of Service on January 19, 2009, Martin Luther King Day.
Connect with people and groups in your area to participate in events helping each other develop and improve our communities by visiting usaservice.org
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