President Elect Barack Obama's Campaign Surrogates and Endorsers Honor our Troops and War Veterans at 'The Most Spectacular and Elite Inauguration Celebration' The Inaugural Purple Ball

President Elect Barack Obama's Campaign Surrogates and Endorsers Honor our Troops and War Veterans at 'The Most Spectacular and Elite Inauguration Celebration' The Inaugural Purple Ball

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Presidential Toast by Hill Harper Sponsored by MOET & CHANDON in celebration of PRESIDENT ELECT OBAMA'S HISTORIC INAUGURATION

WASHINGTON, Dec. 29 /PRNewswire/ -- In celebration of President Elect Barack Obama's Historic Inauguration and in the spirit of bipartisanship and diversity, leaders from entertainment, politics, business, the military, media, non-profit and community organizations from across the country will attend "The Inaugural Purple Ball" an exclusive formal dinner occurring on Tuesday, January 20th, 2009 at the exquisite Fairmont Hotel in Washington D.C.

The Inaugural Purple Ball is a platform which represents elegance, unity and diversity. Each component of the evening will be most memorable. However, one we are exceptionally proud of is our tribute to the troops of the Afghanistan and Iraq war and war veterans. We will honor servicemen and women for their tireless dedication to serve, protect, and defend our great nation. The Inaugural Purple Ball will benefit the ERACISM Foundation founded by Louis Gossett Jr. Guests will be feted to a delicious champagne dinner, surrounded by exquisitely laid lush purple velvet and breathtaking crystals.

In addition, there will be a drawing which will take place during the first week of January 2009. This opportunity is being extended to all branches of military to include: the Air Force, Army, Coast Guard, Marine Corps, and Navy "war veterans." One winner from each branch will receive two complimentary VIP tickets. The organizers are also offering reduced ticket prices for Armed Forces and Labor Unions.

Unity and bipartisanship was one of the strongest messages throughout President Elect Barack Obama's campaign. The Inaugural Purple Ball in honor of unity, with purple being a metaphor for bipartisanship, is designed to take that message to every corner of our land.

"Our goal is to truly celebrate this momentous occasion where we as a nation came together and made a historic choice that not only changed the way the world sees the United States, but how we see ourselves as a nation."

For ticket or event information, please visit: http://www.inauguralpurpleball.com/

CONTACT:
Asal Masomi
Asal Masomi Public Relations
asalm@asalmasomi-pr.com
Ph# 424-205-1890

Source: Inaugural Purple Ball

CONTACT: Asal Masomi of Asal Masomi Public Relations, +1-424-205-1890,
asalm@asalmasomi-pr.com, for Inaugural Purple Ball

Web site: http://www.inauguralpurpleball.com/

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