Celebrities such as Jennifer Hudson, Eva Longoria, and Jay-Z flocked to Washington, D.C., for inauguration weekend 2013. Take a look at scenes from some star-studded events to see how your favorite celebrities celebrated the second inauguration of President Obama.

Pictured: Hudson performed while the president danced with Air Force Staff Sergeant Bria Nelson and Michelle Obama danced with Marine Corps Gunnery Sergeant Timother Easterling at the Commander-in-Chief's Inaugural Ball on Jan. 21.

Singer Brad Paisley sang during the Commander-In-Chief's Inaugural Ball.

Beyoncé sang the National Anthem during the 57th Presidential Inauguration ceremony on Jan. 21.

Eva Longoria arrived at the ceremonial swearing-in for President Obama on Jan. 21.

Recording artists Jay-Z and Beyoncé arrived at the presidential inauguration on the West Front of the US Capitol.

Singer Kelly Clarkson and fiance Brandon Blackstock arrived at the presidential inauguration. Clarkson sang “My Country, ’Tis of Thee,” during the ceremony.

Singer James Taylor arrived with his wife, Caroline.

John Mayer and Katy Perry arrived for the ceremonial swearing-in of President Obama.

Actress Rosario Dawson received an award on behalf of Voto Latino during The Hip-Hop Inaugural Ball II on Jan. 20.

Comedian and “Let’s Make a Deal” host Wayne Brady and rapper Doug E. Fresh performed onstage at The Hip Hop Inaugural Ball II.

Rapper 2 Chainz attended The Hip-Hop Inaugural Ball II. The rapper whose real name is Tauheed Epps was honored with the street soldier award at the event for being the Hip-Hop Caucus’ “Respect My Vote!” campaign spokesperson.

R&B crooner John Legend received the humanitarian award at the Hip-Hop Inaugural Ball. The event was put together by Russell Simmons.

LaLa Anthony, wife of New York Knicks forward Carmelo Anthony, hosted the event with Terrence J (not pictured).

Swizz Beatz posed for a photo at the Hip-Hop Inaugural Ball.

Tyson Beckford, right, and a guest were seen at the Hip-Hop Inaugural Ball.

“That ’70s Show” actor Wilmer Valderrama spoke onstage at the Latino Inaugural 2013 at the Kennedy Center on Jan. 20.

From left: Actresses Taraji P. Henson, Rosario Dawson, president of Hearst Magazines David Carey, ELLE magazine editor-in-chief Robbie Myers and actress Kerry Washington attended a celebration for leading women in Washington hosted by GOOGLE, ELLE, and The Center for American Progress on Jan. 20.

Sheila E. performed at 2013 Green Inaugural Ball at NEWSEUM on Jan. 20, 2013.

Singer and rapper T-Pain arrived at the OurTime.org Inaugural Youth Ball Generation Now Party on Jan. 19.

“One Tree Hill” actress Sophia Bush arrived at the youth event.

Arianna Huffington arrived at the Generation Now Party.

Miss America 2013 Mallory Hagan arrived at the OurTimes.org Inaugural Youth Ball Generation Now Party.

Will.i.am stopped for a photo at the OurTimes.org Inaugural Youth Ball Generation Now Party.

Rapper Common performed at the Inaugural Youth Ball.

Recording artist John Legend performed at the Inaugural Youth Ball hosted by OurTime.org.

will.i.am performed at the 2013 Green Inaugural Ball.

Mark McGrath of Sugar Ray performed with Camp Freddy at the Green Inaugural Ball.

From left: Lynyrd Skynyrd band members Gary Ressington, Ricky Medlocke, Johnny Colt, Johnny Van Zant, Peter Keys, Mark Matejka, and Michael Cartelione attended the Heroes Red, White, And Blue Inaugural Ball on Jan. 20, 2013.

Katy Perry sang songs like “Firework” during the Kids' Inaugural: Our Children. Our Future concert on Jan. 19.

“Glee” cast members Naya Rivera, left, and Darren Criss performed at the kids’ concert.

Usher performed hits like “Yeah” during the Kids' Inaugural: Our Children. Our Future event.

Actor Jamie Foxx showed off his cowboy boots during the Black Tie & Boots ball on Jan. 19.

Singer Carrie Rodriguez performed at the Black Tie & Boots ball as part of the Inaugural festivities on Jan. 19, 2013 in National Harbor, Md.