A whole host of Obama presidential events in London venues are all set to celebrate the inauguration of Barack Obama as the 44th president of the USA on Tuesday 20th January 2009. So if you've spent the last few months with the Yes We Can mantra echoing in your head and want to welcome in the new president in style, check out the following events for some ideas and inspiration.

Obama presidential events London
From gangs of cheerleaders, biting political satire, free coffee and live music, the Obama presidential events in London have something for everyone. Plenty of bars and restaurants will be laying on special food and music, so you can raise an American beer and toast President Obama when he is finally sworn in on Tuesday 20th January.

Obama party at Tricycle Cinema
Tricycle Cinema will be screening live footage of the inauguration on the big screen, so you can watch the historic moment that America gets its first black president whilst filling up on American beer and pretzels. Cheerleaders will also be performing to provide a fun atmosphere.

Obama Inauguration Party at Tricycle Cinema

Chicago Rib Shack
The Quinessentially Barack Obama Inauguration Party at Chicago Rib Shack will have plenty of live music and party food to keep you entertained throughout the night of the 20th January.

Quintessentially Barack Obama Inauguration Party

Obamarama caberet at CosmoBar
Just one of the many unusual Obama presidential events in London this January, CosmoBar is putting on a special Obamarama event on Friday 16th. A celebration of all things American with burlesque star Alaska Blue and an eccentric ballet and comedy fusion from Southern Belle Madame Galina Prima Ballerina, this is one Obama inauguration celebration that does not take itself too seriously.

Cosmobar Venue Information.

Obama waxwork at Madame Tussauds
The new star of Madame Tussauds London is the lifelike waxwork of Barack Obama, who can be seen relaxing in a recreated Oval Office from the 20th January. Americans can see the waxwork free on the day as a special treat to mark the inauguration.

Free Entry for Americans at Madame Tussauds

American cocktails at TGI Fridays
TGI Fridays will be celebrating the new president with a specially designed cocktail as well as some classic American drinks, available at venues across London. A giant toast to President Obama will take place at 9pm.

TGI Fridays Venue Information.

20109 Change at IndigO2
Set to be one of the biggest parties to celebrate the inauguration, the Obama party at the O2 Arena features live performances from Lemar and YolanDa Brown.

Obama Party at O2

44/21 red white and blue cocktail
Inspired by the 44th president who's from the 21st state, this Akvinta vodaka cocktail with fresh strawberries, blue Curacao and lychee is a sophisticated way to toast Barack Obama on inauguration day.

44/21 Obama Inauguration Cocktail

Democrats Abroad ball
Those with Democrat party ties will be especially happy on the 20th January - to celebrate their team's return to the Whitehouse, the London branch of Democrats Abroad will be putting on dinner, cocktails, and a live band.

Democrats Abroad London Inaugural Ball

Hard Rock Cafe
The Hard Rock Cafe will be decked out in red, white and blue to celebrate the inauguration, which will be screened live throughout the night. Tables for Tuesday 20th January are already fully booked but you can always indulge in some all American drinks at the bar.

Hard Rock Cafe Venue Information

Prohibition
Both Prohibition bars in London will be offering half price American cocktails and special prices on Chicago ribs throughout the day on Tuesday 20th January. The Bishopsgate venue will also be showing footage of the inauguration.

Prohibition St Katharine Docks Venue Information

Prohibition St Bishopsgate Venue Information

Whisky mist
Another London venue going red, white and blue on Tuesday 20th January, Whisky Mist invite you to don your best star spangled top hat and party into the night.

Whisky Mist Venue Information

Yates at Leicester Square
The Yates Wine Lodge in Leicester Square will be hosting an Obama inauguration party on Tuesday 20th January. Organised by the Progressive Vision think tank, the event will feature screenings of the events in Washington DC, quizzes and prize draws. Tickets cost £15.00 and can be booked by clicking on the link below.

Progressive Vision Official Site

Obama presidential events in London take place on or around Tuesday 20th January 2009.

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