Where to Watch Barack Obama’s Inauguration in Europe
It’s our time! Photo courtesy of an agent
Yes, we did!
On Tuesday, January 20th, 2009, Barack Obama will be sworn is as the 44th U.S. President and the world will be watching!
We’ve put together a list of places – that we currently know of – hosting inaugural day events in Europe. Fortunately, for all Europeans, the inauguration should be available in high-def at many locations.
We’ll keep adding to the list as Tuesday approaches. And, let us know – Do you still need to find a place to watch the event? Do you have another idea for a city we haven’t covered or an additional location in an existing city listed here?
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In Paris: The American Church in Paris hosts a prayer service at 7:30 PM followed by a viewing of the inauguration (one hour behind the live events) and a wine and cheese reception. Stop by and you might just see our Ed-in-Chief Tom Meyers! More info is here. You can also email Arlene Gross, the coordinator of the event, at [email protected]
For more ideas on where to hang your hat on inauguration day, check out this great forum on the Fodor’s Paris site. Other ideas include the Havane Cafe, at 70 Bis, Boulevard Auguste Blanqui (near Place d’Italie).
According to the Paris Expat Meetup group, the American Library has inauguration events planned. More info here.
In Berlin: Our friends over at BootsnAll first broke the news that Berlin would be partying down on inauguration eve. As they so aptly reminded us, it was Mr. Obama himself who said, “People of Berlin, people of the world, this is our moment. This is our time.” Rock on! Head to Goya Nightclub for an evening of celebration or head to the Amerika Haus, where they’ve been celebrating Black History month for weeks already. Check out what they have planned here.
In London: A host of events are planned in Her Majesty’s great city. For a list of a bunch of them, visit Time Out London’s web site. Might we recommend the “Bye George” comedy celebration at the Southbank Centre on the evening before Obama takes office? By George, now that’s a pleasant thought!
For a real down-home feel, check out what the Chicago Rib Shack has planned. Just for the record, this is exactly where the other resident Cheapos would be if on the other side of the pond next week! They’re in Knightsbridge, near Harrods. For more info, email [email protected]
In Amsterdam: One of our favorite places to catch great entertainment and share laughs, Boom Chicago, has lots of fun stuff on the docket Tuesday night. Get in the mood earlier with a comedy show called, “Bye Bye Bush!”. For more information on the inaugural fest, go here.
In St. Petersburg: Fellow Cheapo “Liz” suggests trying the folks at the Grand Hotel Europe, where events are planned. Contact: [email protected]
Other suggestions: Check out sites like Democratic Underground, your city’s local Expat Meetup site, or Democrats Abroad for ideas.
Where will you be?
Tell us where you plan to watch the inauguration and – Help! Do you know of places in Rome, Madrid, Barcelona and other major European cities where inauguration events are planned? Please leave us a message in the comment section below. We’ll be updating our results as next Tuesday approaches.
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@ Mark – still looking for Krakow, but without much luck. Will post anything we find here.
@ Ally – Just read about an event in Instanbul at Ghetto in Beyo?lu. Details are here – http://www.hurriyet.com.tr/english/lifestyle/10793388.asp
@ CPR – good call, we can’t imagine anyone who wouldn’t be interested! Have fun at La Filarmonic!
Happy Inauguration Day!
Pete
Ciao. Does anyone know if Rome is showing the inauguration on broadcast TV, not cable? Secondly, does anyone know of a gathering in Trastevere? Thank you!
In Barcelona, NOT at the Hard Rock Cafe. I just got off the phone with the manager who said they wouldn’t even put it on TV, cause they “don’t want to bother people who aren’t interested.” Idiot (her name’s Nuria, if anyone from Hard Rock Corporate reads this).
We’ll be at La Filarmonic (an English pub on Mallorca).
Try the imagine the events in Romania if I found out about the inauguration from tweeter =))
I am living in Istanbul and would really like to watch the inauguration of Obama…. do you happen to know where I could? Thank you!!!
Anyone know of a good party in Krakow?
For Budapest…
http://www.hungaryforobama.org/Events/20-jan—inauguration-events
Great find, Matt! Thanks for posting this info and please email us photos if you wind up attending.
– Pete
For Madrid, I just found news of a free inauguration party at the Intercontinental from 5 to 7 pm (just pay for drinks). There will also be a gala for 45 Euros a person from 9 to 12 at the same location.
We didn’t find any events in Budapest, unfortunately. Please post here if you know of any for Fred. Thanks all!
Please check out the updated post here too! We’ve got lots more events listed today.
http://www.eurocheapo.com/blog/updated-where-to-watch-barack-obamas-inauguration-in-europe.html
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Is anyone getting together in Budapest?
Anyone know where else in Rome?
There is an Irish bar near Plaza Nueva in Granada and they said that they are going to show it. It is right off Calle de Elvira. Murphy’s sign. Super Bowl too. Spanish is optional. So are pantelones.
@ toshmon – thanks for posting the info on Barcelona. Sounds like a fantastic event!
– Pete
Thank you very much for the info! i will call and hanor this day in Rome !!!
For Barcelona, information from http://www.amersoc.com/
When: January 20th from 5 pm to 11 pm (entry at 4:30 pm)
Where: Le Meridien Hotel, C/ La Rambla, 111
Price: 15 euros
What’s included: Live coverage of the swearing-in ceremony on a big screen tv, live music, tapas, beer, wine, soft drinks.
Make sure to RSVP to [email protected] and stop by Hotel Le Meridien to pick up your tickets in advance to avoid standing in line at the registration desk on day of the event.
@jon in paris – Tom will be attending the event at the American Church in Paris, while the Havane Cafe at 70 Bis, Boulevard Auguste Blanqui is another possibility.
More to come!
Pete
Likewise in Barcelona! If anyone knows a place, let us know. Thanks!!
Hey all,
Thanks so much for your comments. We will be updating this post Monday, so stay tuned. We’ll look for events in Granada, Milan, and more in Rome, as well as in other cities.
Have a great weekend!
Thanks guys. I am in Granada, Spain and I would love to watch it. Could somebody help? Please…
where can i watch the inauguration in paris?
Any other place in Rome? The event at Radisson is fully booked. Thanks
Hi Maxwell –
We’ll dig around to find an event in Utrecht and let you know anything we find. The Netherlands chapter of Democrats Abroad has their main event in Amsterdam at the Hard Rock Cafe, although there are plenty of other locations hosting activities as well.
We’ll let you know what we find, but if other Cheapos have suggestions let us know!
– Pete
In the city of Utrecht in Nederland, where will the inaguration event will take place. Everyone will like to watch this history onfolding. Dont left out any one,
Hi Eleonora –
There’s a good looking event hosted by the Rome chapter of Democrats Abroad. Here’s the info:
Radisson SAS Hotel
Roofbar — 7th floor
Via Filippo Turati 171 (Piazza Vittorio – Metro A )
When:
Tuesday, Jan. 20
17:00 to 20:00
Here’s the link for complete details: http://www.democratsabroad.org/node/7768. It’s 15 euros / person.
– Pete
Rome ?