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*ABC and the Disney Channel have secured exclusive rights to televise two of President-elect Barack Obama's inaugural events, including his first appearance at one of an array of inaugural balls on the night of Jan. 20, reports Variety.
ABC gets exclusive access to "The Neighborhood Ball: An Inauguration Celebration," a first-ever event expected to include Obama and his wife Michelle's first dance of the night, along with performances from musicians and other personalities.
Obama is expected to deliver his first speech of the evening at the event, which will take place at the Washington Convention Center. The ball will also feature webcasting and text messaging to link with neighborhood celebrations around the country.
The night before, on Jan. 19, the Disney Channel will get an exclusive view of "Kids' Inaugural: We Are the Future," a concert where Michelle Obama and Jill Biden, the wife of Vice President-elect Joseph Biden, along with their families, are scheduled. The event will be simulcast on Radio Disney and streamed afterward on Disney.com.
As previously reported, Obama's inaugural committee announced a deal with HBO for the exclusive rights to televise a star-studded inaugural kickoff event on the steps of the Lincoln Memorial on Jan. 18. HBO will make the event available for free for all cable subscribers.