Posted on 01/04/2005 10:58:17 PM PST by tgslTakoma
In two weeks, Freepers will begin arriving in the Nation's Capital to celebrate President Bush's 2nd Inaugural. Not only will Freepers be attending the Swearing-In ceremony and the Inaugural parade, a number of Freepers from across the country and/or their children will be marching in the parade.
But when the parade ends, that's definitely not the end of this historic day for Freepers; there's still the Free Republic W2 Inaugural Ball to look forward to!
If you haven't already purchased your tickets for the W2 Ball, make haste! The media has taken notice that the Freepers are coming to town to celebrate, and they remember that our first ball was the surprise hit of the 2001 inaugural scene. The Washingtonian Magazine has already written a piece about Governor Huckabee and our W2 Inaugural Ball; other media outlets are sure to follow suit.
Arkansas Governor Mike Huckabee and the Capitol Offense Band will be back again this year, to help Freepers remind the world that conservatives know how to party.
The W2 Ball team has been hard at work, planning this all-inclusive event to be a night to remember for attendees - filled with fun, food and friends (and maybe a few surprises, too).
Now, for a short visual tour of our host hotel, The Washington Plaza...
This is The Washington Plaza's lobby - before it fills with Freepers...
We will basically have the hotel as ours for the evening; having both of the hotel's ballrooms for our party, one set up with banquet tables for dining and "quieter" visiting with our long distance friends, and across the wide foyer from that ballroom is the larger ballroom which will have our stage, band and dance floor. Also, we have a room adjacent to the ballrooms, our "children's room," for parents who are bringing their children. The kids will have their own menu for dinner, parents will work it out among themselves how to split the babysitting schedule. :-)
For smokers, the spacious hotel bar is just off the lobby, and has plenty of seating areas for groups of Freepers to relax and smoke - indoors!
And finally - here's the dinner menu:
I forgot to mention that in addition to this full buffet dinner, live band and dancing, your admission to the W2 Ball also gives you free access to the gourmet coffee and tea stations, and open bar ("last call" at 11:30pm).
If you haven't ordered your tickets yet, it's time to get it done. Hope to see you all at the Ball!!
Oh yes, that's right. I got my tickets to the swearing in, well I have to pick them up at the Senator's Office. We will be behind #15 on the North. That's all I know so far.
Do we get a refund if Conyers stops Bush tomorrow and Kerry is inaugurated on Jan. 20? :)
We did dodge a nightmare scenario on election day, didn't we?
Scary to even think about.
My husband just found out yesterday that he has a business meeting on 1/19, 1/20, and 1/21!!!
I'd still go - but I wouldn't know anyone.
boo hoo......
At least we got to go the last time....
You may think you'll be amongst strangers but you'll be in a room full of FRiends. And you'll have two fine young men to squire you around.
Ping to self.
Just green with envy..but I will enjoy the pictures!
Just found this great site that details weather events at previous inaugurations. Wonderful old photos:
http://www.erh.noaa.gov/er/lwx/Historic_Events/Inauguration/Inauguration.html
We don't know anyone either but we're still going!
Interesting to note that they don't talk about Harrison giving his hatless in the cold...he got pneumonia and died 30 days later!
Any news on that yet? I'm combing through messages, trying to find that info. Thanks!
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