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Four More Years - Ahead of President Obama's second inauguration ceremony on Jan. 21, BET.com fills you in on how to get tickets, tips for travel and much more. – Britt Middleton  (Photo: Athit Perawongmetha/Getty Images)

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Getting Tickets - Tickets to the swearing-in ceremony are free and are typically distributed on a lottery system by members of U.S. Congress. Contact the office of your state’s senators or representatives to request tickets. (Photo: Alex Wong/Getty Images)

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Other Alternatives - You don’t need a ticket to watch the swearing-in ceremony from the National Mall. However, the 2009 inauguration had the largest attendance of any event in Washington's history, so we suggest getting there early. (Photo: Scott Andrews-Pool/Getty Images)

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Getting There - Discount travel websites like Travelocity.com are offering special deals for flight and hotel accommodations in Washington. Many hotel chains such as Embassy Suites have special hotel packages that promise a stylish D.C. experience. (Photo: Getty Images/STOCK)

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Trips for Students - Thinking of bringing your students to the ceremony? The Smithsonian Institution's student travel service will plan the trip for you. (Photo: Kevork Djansezian/Getty Images)

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More Activities - The Newseum, Washington's popular interactive museum, is offering a special event package for Inauguration Day that includes a viewing of the swearing-in ceremony and parade, plus access to the museum's 15 theaters and galleries. (Photo: Courtesy of Newseum)

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What to Expect on Inauguration Day - Traditionally, the president is expected to attend morning worship service before being escorted with the first lady, vice president and spouse to the Capitol building for the swearing-in ceremony and inaugural address. Vice President Biden will be sworn in first followed by President Obama. (Photo: Mark Wilson/Getty Images)

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The Big Moment - After he is sworn in, President Obama will deliver his Inaugural Address, where he will lay out his vision for the next four years (click here for a transcript of his 2009 address). (Photo: Justin Sullivan/Getty Images)

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Fancy Affair - After the inauguration, it's time for a feast fit for royalty. President Obama and Vice President Biden will head to an elaborate luncheon held inside the U.S. Capitol Building, where they will feast on offerings reflecting their home states of Hawaii and Pennsylvania (click here for a look at past menus and recipes). (Photo: Courtesy of US Senate)

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Parade and Ball Tickets  - Ticket information for these events will soon be available on the Joint Congressional Committee on Inaugural Ceremonies website. (Photo: Staff Sgt. Timothy Kingston/U.S. Army via Getty Images)

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Grand Finale - Later in the day, the Inaugural Parade down Pennsylvania Avenue will feature some of the nation's best marching bands and other performers (click here to learn how you can participate). That evening, the president and first lady will share a dance at the Inaugural Ball (in 2009, they were serenaded by Beyoncé). (Photo: Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images)