Austin celebrates Obama's inauguration

AUSTIN (KXAN) - Even though the inauguration will be taking place in Washington D.C., there are plenty of celebrations happening in Austin. Texans for Obama is sponsoring a party that kicks off at 10 a.m. Tuesday at Scholz's Beer Garten. The festivities there last until 1 p.m.

The Alamo Drafthouse is also showing the inauguration, and though the Alamo Village location is sold out, tickets are still available at the theater’s location on South Lamar Boulevard.

Later in the evening, the Monarch Events Center at Lincoln Village is hosting an event called “A Dream Realized." Goers can walk the red carpet and enjoy food and live music at the semiformal event. Tickets range between $25 and $50.

A tuxes and ball gown event is happening at Mercury Hall at the All Yall's Inaugural Ball. Kids are welcome at this party, and tickets are between $10 and $15.

One of the biggest parties in town will be at the Four Seasons for the Texas Presidential Inaugural Celebration and Gala. This is where most of the politicians who are still in town will be going. Tickets are $80.

All of these parties not only celebrate a new president but also the grass roots effort to get him elected.

“Three months out from the general election, it was just a tidal wave of volunteers over at our headquarters, and there was no shortage of volunteers this year,” said Andy Brown, chairman of the Travis County Democratic Party.