Obama inauguration comes to London
For those who can’t make it to Washington on Inauguration Day, the London Inaugural Ball brings the festivities to you! Hosted by Democrats Abroad, the London celebration kicks off at 7:00pm on January 20, 2009, at the Royal Lancaster Hotel in Bayswater.
Events surrounding the inauguration of President-Elect Obama promise to be the largest in history, with Washington officials preparing for up to 4 million revelers. The London Inaugural Ball is part of a global celebration organized by Democrats Abroad around the world from Toronto to Tokyo.
U.S. citizens in the UK and their non-U.S. guests are invited to join the party on Inauguration Day. Tickets for the London event cost £100 and are available from Democrats Abroad UK. A limited number of concessions are available at £50 for active-duty military and 65+ seniors.
For information and reservations, please see www.democratsabroad.org.uk or email inauguralball@democratsabroad.org.uk.
Full invitation follows below:
The Democrats Abroad
London Inaugural Ball
Democrats Abroad brings the party to you!
Join us for London’s very own Inaugural Ball in honor of
President Barack Obama and Vice President Joe Biden
Inauguration Day
Tuesday, January 20, 2009
7:00pm-1:00am
Royal Lancaster Hotel
Lancaster Terrace
Bayswater, London W2
* Cocktails * Dinner * Live band *
* Video highlights of the Inauguration *
* Full cash bar * Black tie optional *
TICKETS
Individual ticket: £100 per person
Book a table: £1000 for 10 persons
Concessions: £50 seniors & active-duty military
Host committee: £500 includes two tickets
or £1300 for a table of 10
For further information on joining our Host Committee and supporting this very special event, please contact hostcommittee@democratsabroad.org.uk. A limited number of concession tickets are available and will be allocated on a first come, first served basis.
RSVP
inauguralball@democratsabroad.org.uk
Please specify the full name and contact telephone of each ticketholder.
PAYMENT
Advance payment required. Payment details provided upon reservation. Non-US spouses and guests are most welcome, but payment can only be accepted from US citizens and permanent residents.
ENQUIRIES
Telephone 0207 724 9796
Any proceeds from this event will support Democrats Abroad UK’s voter registration drive for the crucial 2010 midterm elections. Let’s prove history wrong and retain control of Congress this time around! Ultimately, the success of this event relies on ensuring maximum attendance. Please share this cordial invitation with your American friends and colleagues in the UK and beyond.