The South Shore Drill Team won't be the only group of talented Chicago-area kids heading to Washington, D.C. for President Barack Obama's second inauguration.
The Soul Children of Chicago will perform at the Kids' Inaugural concert on Saturday, Jan. 19, the Presidential Inaugural Committee last week.
The ball will be hosted by First Lady Michelle Obama and Dr. Jill Biden as part of a tribute to military families.
Other events commemorating the inauguration will include performances by Alicia Keys, Brad Paisley, Far East Movement, fun., members of the cast of Glee, John Legend, Katy Perry, Marc Anthony, Mindless Behavior, Nick Cannon, Smokey Robinson, Stevie Wonder, and Usher.
Additional performers will be announced in the coming days, the PIC said.