Red, white and blue banners draped hotels and office buildings along the parade route, and spectators stretched their necks to catch a glimpse of the president as his very imposing motorcade rolled toward the U.S. Capitol Building.
Thousands of workers and volunteers have been working to finish construction for Monday's celebrations, with white tents, trailers and generators being set up along the Washington Mall's parade route as nearby buildings were adorned with red, white and blue bunting.