Gay Celebs & Allies on President Obama's 2013 Inauguration

President Barack Obama's second inauguration brought an estimated crowd of 800,000 outside Capitol Hill, with millions around the country and world watching the ceremonies on their screens. Among them were some of our favorite gay celebrities and allies, who were as ecstatic about the event as the night Obama was reelected, especially during his pro-equality inaugural speech:

Andy Cohen & Neil Patrick Harris

Bringing up Obama's mention of Stonewall, Anderson Cooper & Dan Savage

Looking ahead, Chaz Bono & Alan Cumming

Bette Midler & Wanda Sykes shared their thoughts on performances by Kelly and Beyoncé

Jesse Tyler Ferguson & fiancé Justin Mikita shared a photo and tweets from Capitol Hill