The inaugural events held Hold in Washington , D.C. from January 19 to 21 , 2013 included concerts , a national day of community service on Martin Luther King , Jr. Day , the swearing-in ceremony , luncheon and parade , inaugural balls , and the interfaith inaugural prayer service .

The inaugural events held Defending in Washington from January 18 to 21 , 2009 , included Cause_to_be_included concerts , a national day of community service on Martin Luther King Jr. Day , the swearing-in ceremony , luncheon and parade , inaugural balls , and the interfaith inaugural prayer service .