At high noon January 20, Barack Obama will become the 44th President of the United States. Cognizant of its significance, Obama's embracing the monumental occasion by choosing to place his right hand atop the same Bible Abraham Lincoln used. Even more moving is that the entire event will happen on the stairs constructed from stones laid by slaves.

A record number of Americans are expected to be on hand in the nation's capital to witness Obama's swearing in. They'll be ready to party before and after this historic event.

Black Voices has compiled a list of some of the hottest parties, formal balls and black-tie galas around the capital. We can't get you a ticket (some cost $1,500) but we can tell you the chances of getting in! Where are the celebrities going to be? We let ya know. ...