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It's so hard ... to say goodbye ... to the Obamas ...

President Barack Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama, who dazzled in a colorful metallic gown, hosted their final Kennedy Center Honors as the first couple -- and it was a bittersweet night to remember!

The 39th annual gala was hosted by Stephen Colbert and honored five icons in the arts including Al Pacino, James Taylor, singer Mavis Staples, pianist Martha Argerich and rock band the Eagles, who recently lost founding member Glenn Frey.

Bob Seger, the Kings of Leon, Vince Gill and Colombian musician Juanes performed some of the Eagles’ biggest hits at Sunday's event.While many faces faces attended the event, all eyes were on the picture-perfect Obamas as their time in the White House comes to a close.

Before the gala began, President Obama welcomed the honorees at a reception at the White House.

He said, “The arts have always been part of life at the White House because the arts are always central to American life."

Obama added, “That’s why over the past eight years Michelle and I have invited some of the best writers, musicians, actors and dancers to share their gifts with the American people and to help tell the story of who we are.”

We love the Obamas!