Following the ceremony, former president said goodbye and departed by helicopter from the east front of the capital. President obama led to the inaugural parade to the white house. At one point they got out of the limousine and walked the parade route. [cheers and applause] president barack obama. [cheers and applause] president barack obama and first Lady Michelle obama. [cheers and applause] wendy one of the many balls held that night was the commander in chief called, began in 2005, open to members of the military and the guests. They danced with members of the military and the president made some remarks. Thank you. Thank you all for coming. [applause] thank you. [applause] thank you so much. Thanks to all of you. Tonight i have the very special honor as being known as the guy who accompanied Michelle Obama to the ball. I want to start by thanking tonights co hosts, the senior enlisted advisors of the five branches of the United States armed forces. [applause] i want to acknowledge