Photo Gallery: Washington prepares for Inauguration 2013

On Dec. 18, we reported that inauguration preparations in Washington, D.C. were well underway.

Now, a month later, the 2013 Inauguration is almost here. Folks from around the nation have flocked to Washington, D.C. to help President Barack Obama celebrate his victory and to kick off his second term.

With inauguration weekend upon us, Washington D.C. has been transformed into Inauguration Central.