Good to Go: Do-it-yourself inauguration party ideas
Dancing with the politicians
Get your playlist in order for an evening of dancing and festivities mixed with a little civics. Bipartisan energy lends well to games like the classic pin the tail on the donkey — or elephant.
A little bit of research could produce a fun game of inauguration trivia with prizes attached.
Here’s a sample question: Who gave the longest inaugural address and died one month later?
Answer: President William Henry Harrison in 1841 delivered a 1 hour, 45 minute speech without wearing a hat or coat in a snowstorm. He came down with pneumonia and died one month into office.
All dressed up and no place to go
Here’s a chance to dust off those fourth of July decorations or wear your New Year’s Eve attire again. Party City stores throughout the Washington area have red, white and blue party d