The document outlines the schedule of events for President Obama's 2009 inauguration. It discusses Obama traveling by train to Washington D.C. on January 17th and 18th and a concert being held on January 18th at the Lincoln Memorial featuring many popular artists. On January 19th, Obama and Biden participated in community service activities. On Inauguration Day, January 20th, Obama took the oath of office at the U.S. Capitol and then gave an inaugural address, followed by the inaugural parade and ten inaugural balls in the evening.

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2. Inauguration Day 2009 schedule

3. Saturday, January 17 Obama, Biden and their families travelled by train to Washington, DC and hosted events along the way in Philadelphia, Wilmington, and Baltimore. Retracing the route once taken by his idol Abraham Lincoln, President-elect Barack Obama on Sunday rode a special inaugural train to the US capital, asking Americans to commit to a "new declaration of independence" from "bigotry and prejudice" in a time of "vast" challenges. Train ride to Washington, DC

4. Sunday, January 18 An official welcome concert will be held on the steps of the Lincoln Memorial to kick off the inaugural celebration. Musical performers : Beyonce, Mary J. Blige, Bono, Garth Brooks, Sheryl Crow, Renee Fleming, Josh Groban, Herbie Hancock, Heather Headley, John Legend, Jennifer Nettles, John Mellencamp, Usher Raymond IV, Shakira, Bruce Springsteen, James Taylor, will.i.am, and Stevie Wonder . Welcome concert

5. Monday, January 19 To honor Dr. King’s legacy, Obama, Biden and their families will participate in activities dedicated to serving others in communities across the Washington, DC area. . Inaugural Eve Concert for America's Children - A free youth concert will be held at the Verizon Center. The concert will be broadcast on Disney Channel 8:00 - 9:30 p.m. EST. Musical performances for the Kids’ Inaugural event include the Jonas Brothers, Miley Cyrus, Demi Lovato and Bow Wow. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day

6. Tuesday, January 20 The oath of office will be administered on the steps of the U.S. Capitol in Washington, DC. Following the oath of office, the President will give his inaugural address, setting out his vision for America and goals for the nation. TIME: Security checkpoints will open for the Inaugural Swearing-in Ceremony at 8 a.m. Ticketed guests are advised to arrive by 9 a.m. Ceremony begins at 11:30 a.m. EST. Inauguration Day Swearing-in ceremony

7. Tuesday, January 20 Location: Pennsylvania Avenue, NW Washington, DC The presidential inaugural parade is coordinated by the Armed Forces Inaugural Committee (AFIC) which includes members from all branches of the armed forces of the United States. Since 1789, the U.S. armed forces have participated in this important American tradition honoring our commander in chief with musical units, marching bands, color guards, salute batteries and honor cordons. Presidential Inauguration Parade Inauguration Day

8. Tuesday, January 20 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. Inauguration Balls Inauguration Day

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