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I don’t think I remember as many celebratory inaugural balls as what’s happening down in D.C. this month. Of particular interest to us are the “green balls” being organized — yes, there’s more than one.

The first one to hit the dance floor is the Green Inaugural Ball, an “environmental celebration of the election of President-election Barack Obama and Vice-President-elect Joe Biden on January 17, 2009.” Headlining the performances for the evening is the Grammy winning solo artist, activist and founder of the Fugees, Wyclef Jean. “Environment America is thrilled that Wyclef will be bringing his music and his activism to celebrate the inauguration of President Barack Obama and Vice President Joe Biden,” said Environment America Political Director Ivan Frishberg, “We decided to join as a host of this event because it represents the kind of environmental commitment and innovation that is going to be essential to protecting the environment and helping the economy recover.”

Of course, a ball about the environment had better be sporting some green cred. According to the release, the event will feature organic food, high-efficiency lighting and entertainment systems, and carbon off-sets.

All this is not to be confused with the 2009 Green Inaugural Ball being thrown by Live Earth on January 19th — once more in celebration of the Obama presidency. This one will be hosted by Al Gore and most likely feature some quality music groups and celebrities. According to the official site, tickets sold out in 15 minutes.

Are you headed to D.C. this week? Let us know! We “might” be able to hook you up with some ball love.