Why do you think many Americans expected the presidential inauguration to be formal and fancy affair?

The reason most Americans wanted the presidential inauguration to be a formal and fancy event because it is the day and held to mark the beginning of a new presidential term for the U. S. president.

Explanation:

This started in the form of ceremonial presidential balls in the U. S. and evolved over time. The first inaugural ball was held in New York City on May 7, 1789, one week after George Washington's first inauguration. Dolley Madison held a gala in Washington D. C. at Long's Hotel in 1809.