It’s the weekend that the Washington press corps comes out to celebrate. But the night before the White House Correspondents’ Dinner, TIME and People roll out the red carpet to welcome the party to town
The White House Correspondents Pre-Party: Photos Inside the TIME-People ‘Welcome Reception’
Actress Jessica Pare, Actor Fred Armisen, Daily Show correspondents Aasif Mandvi and John Oliver, Gayle King, Olympic gymnast Gabby Douglas, Arianna Huffington, and others attended
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Actress Jessica Pare attends the PEOPLE/TIME party on the eve of the White House Correspondents' Dinner on April 26, 2013 in Washington, DC
