Barack Obama will be inaugurated as America's 44th president today and it's not just the folks across the pond who'll be celebrating the beginning of a new era in world politics.
Over here in the UK the many US-themed restaurants and bars will be putting on special events too so make sure you head down to one of them to mark the occasion.
Momma Cheri's Soul Food Shack in Brighton is inviting people to pop in throughout the day and there'll be an open microphone giving everybody the chance to say what's on their mind. And for all those who have to work today, there'll be another party on Sunday (25 January).
London's Chicago Rib Shack in Knightsbridge is also putting on a special party with live music, party food, free beer and footage of the inauguration ceremony taking place in Washington DC.
TGI Fridays across London will be celebrating Obama collectively toasting him at 9pm with special American cocktails at its venues across the city. They will also be screening all the inauguration celebrations.
Arguably the largest party is taking place at the O2 Arena's Indigo, with the 20109 Change event featuring celebrity performances as well as a live feed to Washington DC to see the inauguration of Obama as it happens.
Finally Madame Tussauds is unveiling a new statue of Barack Obama in a detailed recreation of the Oval Office. Admission is free to all US citizens with valid ID today, and footage of the inauguration ceremony will be shown live in the World Leaders zone.
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