Inaugural Fun: Official Events and Odd Balls Washingtonpost.com Staff Thursday, January 11, 2001

George W. Bush's new home (J. Scott Applewhite/AP)

Full Coverage: Bush Inauguration 2001

All Inaugural Events
Official events
Swearing-in
Parade
Balls
State societies' events
Alternative celebrations
Inauguration-related exhibits

For Travelers Visitors Guide: Hotels, tours, tips Virtual Tours: Visit area neighborhoods Indulgent hotel specials Take a presidential history tour Howdy, Party Places to help you primp for the Black Tie and Boots Ball: Get a gown Buy a tux Style your hair Get a manicure and pedicure Get your boots shined Get your ten-gallon Buy yellow roses Spirits of '76 Nightlife, Texas style Best margaritas Bars serving Shiner Bock on tap Practice your two-step Sing country karaoke Get ready for bull-riding

Still Pining for Gore? Honor the vision of the guy who won the popular vote: Commune with the environment I invented the Internet cafe Join an alternative celebration Pledged you'd move to Canada if Dubya won? We'll help you get there. Calling All Ranch Hands Go horseback riding Practice your target shooting Ring the Dinner Bell When the chuck wagon doesn't cut it, check out Washington area restaurants: Inaugural dining specials Tex-Mex joints Barbecue pits Steakhouses