Election day is just around the corner and before you know it, we'll be watching the Inauguration. The public can get tickets to the ceremony for prime seats or watch from the National Mall. Check out this guide for how to get tickets, tips for watching the ceremonies from afar, and what actually happens at the inauguration.

Also check out the Presidenital Inaugural Committee. I registered for its email service in 2008 and obtained the link for Western Ball tickets. Here is the website:
http://www.inaugural.senate.gov/