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Thousands arrive in D.C. for inauguration, peaceful protests

WASHINGTON — There are plenty people with differing views arriving in Washington D.C., but it shows that democracy is alive and well.

Frank Licata of Andover is used to driving all over to show his support for President-elect Donald Trump.

“I did about 10,000 miles during the campaign all around New England...what's a few extra hundred miles?" said Licata.

Licata says he's been on Team Trump since the beginning and had to see the end result in person at Friday's inauguration.

“It's kind of like the frosting on the cake,” he said.

He’ll be watching alongside his dad, Frank Sr.

“This is my first. I'm so excited about it. I’ve never been excited about any inauguration or any candidate like Donald Trump,” said Frank Snr.

They’ve been taking in all the sights, from the souvenirs to the monuments to the security.

While supporters like Licata are pouring into D.C., there are plenty of others arriving for a different purpose.

“Basically for equality,” said Katy Boyd of Boston.

Boyd said she plans to take part in peaceful protests, including Saturday’s Women’s' March.

“Three days after the election I saw that was happening, I booked my hotel and I knew I was coming,” she said.

The inauguration festivities start Thursday afternoon with the official ceremony happening Friday morning.