Stars gather at Old Ebbitt to watch inaugural parade

SPOTTED: Actors Evan Handler of "Sex and the City" and Richard Kind of "Spin City" at the Old Ebbitt Grill on Monday.

They, along with Star Jones, recording icon Paula Abdul, actress Alfre Woodard and other guests, were enjoying the seafood buffet and open bar at the Third Way, Huffington Post and White House Correspondent Insiders' Inaugural Parade Watch Celebration.

The party took over the entire Old Ebbitt Grill, including the restaurant's windows along Pennsylvania Avenue, to celebrate President Obama's inauguration and enjoy a prime seat for the parade.

— Updated at 2:59 p.m.

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