CARRBORO, N.C. – Orange County citizens will celebrate the inauguration of President-elect Barack Obama with a community bash in Carrboro on Sunday, Jan. 18.  Festivities will include Martin Luther King-themed performances by students and community members, music by six bands on two stages, discounts at local restaurants for inaugural celebrants and a dance party at Southern Rail restaurant.

What:  Inaugural Celebration in Carrboro
When:  Sunday January 18, 2009, 5 p.m. – 2 a.m.
Where: Century Center:  MLK Performances, Music; 5 p.m. -10 p.m.
Southern Rail: Live Music and Dance Party; 8 p.m. – 2 a.m.

All evening: local restaurants giving discounts for inaugural celebration participants

Cost: Century Center Festivities are free.

Inaugural All Access Pass – $10 or donation of canned goods.  Pass required for access to restaurant discounts and entry to the Dance Party at Southern Rail

The event is organized by Orange County Campaign for Change, which is inviting all Orange County citizens to usher in a new era in our nation’s history at this community gathering and celebration.