Crowds began gathering for the Inaugural parade as early as 7:00 a.m. EST, on Inauguration Day 2009, in Washington, DC. The parade route began on Pennsylvania Ave, near the Capitol and ended in front of The White House.
Although the parade got a late start due to Edward Kennedy's seizure during the inaugural luncheon, the president and first lady traveled the entire parade route, stepping outside of the presidential limo to walk the parade route.ABC: Security intense for Obama's Inaugural Parade (January 20, 2009)
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Most of the parade route was free and open to the publicOfficial Site: Inaugural Events Calendar
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Viewing spots on route were on a first come first serve basisOfficial Site: Inaugural Events Calendar
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Route began on Pennsylvania Avenue, near the Capitol and ended in front of the White HouseThe Associated Press: Parade Route Close to full, Spectators Turned Away (January 20, 2009)
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A spokesperson for the Secret Service said that parade entrances at 13th and E Streets were closed for the dayThe Associated Press: Parade Route Close to full, Spectators Turned Away (January 20, 2009)
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Parade watchers had to pass through metal detectorsThe New York Times: The Inaugural Parade (January 20, 2009)
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Parade included appearances of several representatives of the U.S. Military
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Several marching bands, drill teams and tumbling teams from across the country
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Appearance by the Lawn Rangers
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Floats designed by Hargrove Inc., of Lanham, Maryland
