President Obama's supporters hosted thousands of house parties last night to watch the State of the Union. Here are just a few photos that show the excitement surrounding the President's speech.

Some supporters emailed images

Kankakee, Illinois - Local residents gathered at a hall to watch the State of the Union in good company with good food.

Kankakee, Illinois - Evera Ivy, local resident and Obama staff member, got the crowd excited before President Obama entered the chamber.

Others shared their photos with the campaign’s live stream using Instagram

ofa_pa Eldrid is gathering signatures to help get @barackobama on the ballot in PA before #sotu2012 starts.

ofa_pa Lower NE Philly is fired up for #sotu2012!