Scenes From the Inaugural Parade
Performers from around the U.S. rang in Obama's second term.
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The Big Show - Fifty-nine groups from around the country took part in the inaugural parade honoring President Obama's second term. — Britt Middleton (Photo: AP Photo/Charles Dharapak)
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Honoring Our Troops - President Barack Obama, Mrs. Obama, Vice President Joe Biden and wife Dr. Jill Biden observe the presidential review of the troops. (Photo: AP Photo/CJ Gunther, Pool)
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The Old Guard Fife and Drum Corp Band - (Photo: Mark Wilson/Getty Images)
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Getting in Formation - Parade patrol rolls down Pennsylvania Avenue. (Photo: AP Photo/Alex Brandon)
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Hot Wheels - The presidential limousine stopped at times during the parade so the Obamas could walk the streets and greet supporters. (Photo: AP Photo/Charles Dharapak)
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Military Marching Band in Action - (Photo: Mark Wilson/Getty Images)
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Hello! - The president greets the crowd. (Photo: CJ Gunther-Pool/Getty Images)
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Taking It All in Stride - The Obamas walk past the presidential viewing area. (Photo: AP Photo/Frank Franklin II)
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A Crowded Scene - Pennsylvania Avenue was packed with spectators as the president's limo drove the parade route. (Photo: Joe Raedle/Getty Images)
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Not-So-Average Joe - The Bidens walk the parade route. (Photo: Mark Wilson/Getty Images)
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A Wave of Support - (Photo: Mark Wilson/Getty Images)
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The Crowd Goes Wild! - The crowd cheers as the president passes by. (Photo: REUTERS/Jonathan Ernst)
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Taking in History - Crowds take in the inaugural parade. (Photo: John Moore/Getty Images)
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Aloha! - The Kamehameha School's Warrior Marching Band of Honolulu, Hawaii, passes the presidential reviewing stand, serving as representatives of Obama's home state of Hawaii. (Photo: Mark Wilson/Getty Images)
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Texas Flavor - Members of the Palmview High School folkloric group from Rio Grande Valley, Texas, perform. (Photo: REUTERS/Joe Skipper)
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