On the Scene at the Inaugural Parade

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President Barack Obama kisses Michelle Obama’s head as they watch the inaugural parade on Monday, Jan. 21, along with their extended family.

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Our photographer caught Malia’s now famous photobomb from a different vantage point.

The first lady’s helpful post-kiss lipstick cleanup.

The elder Obamas like what they see.

The first family checks out the marchers.

The South Shore Drill Team from Chicago performs for the president.

The team’s leaders tout the organization as a creative outlet for inner-city teens.

The Isiserettes Drill and Drum Corp. of Des Moines, Iowa, is a team made up of African-American boys and girls ranging in age from 7 to 18.

Vice President Joe Biden and his wife, Jill.

Eager parade-goers take snapshots.

The crowd gets excited as the Obamas exit their car and walk along the parade route.

Michelle Obama claps her hands as her husband waves.

The crowds at President Obama’s second inauguration were slightly smaller than at his first, but the enthusiasm was definitely still there.

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