Information for the Presidential Inauguration
Please read the information here carefully and completely and follow the steps below to ensure that your visit to the Inaugural ceremonies goes smoothly.
Due to an overwhelming volume of requests, Congressman Klein’s waiting list for Inaugural tickets is currently closed. However, there are public areas available for viewing both the swearing-in ceremony and the Inaugural parade. More information can be found by clicking here. If you make plans to travel to Washington, D.C. for the Inauguration, please expect large crowds and tight security.
Please be aware that no website or other ticket outlet has Inaugural swearing-in tickets to sell, regardless of what they may claim. Congressional offices are the only entities authorized to distribute Inaugural tickets, and offers of tickets from other sources are likely to be fraudulent.
For more information, and to request regular updates on Inauguration 2009 festivities, please click here to visit the website of the Joint Congressional Committee on Inaugural ceremonies.
The Presidential Inaugural Committee (PIC), formed by the President-elect, is responsible for most of the official balls and galas, as well as the Inaugural Day parade. Ticket requests for these and other official events should be directed to the PIC.
Parking will be severely limited on the Inauguration Day. Visitors are strongly encouraged to take public transportation.
Public tours of the Capitol will be suspended from 5 pm on Saturday, January 17, until Wednesday, January 21.
January is historically cold and wet. Crowds will be very large, and you will likely be outside in the cold for several hours.