Dec. 11, 2008
More important information on attending the Inauguration Ceremony
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December 11, 2008
For Immediate Release
Contact: Washington Staff
202-225-5126
I wanted to bring to your attention the following list of items that are prohibited from the swearing in ceremony. For a more detailed list, you can go to www.inaugural.senate.gov
Prohibited Items
Prohibited items include, but are not limited to:
- Firearms and ammunition (either real or simulated)
- Explosives of any kind (including fireworks)
- Knives, blades, or sharp objects (of any length)
- Mace and/or pepper spray
- Sticks or poles
- Pockets or hand tools, such as “Leatherman”
- Packages
- Backpacks
- Large bags
- Duffel bags
- Suitcases
- Thermoses
- Coolers
- Strollers
- Umbrellas
- Laser pointers
- Signs
- Posters
- Animals (other than service animals)
- Alcoholic beverages
- Other items that may pose a threat to the security of the event as determined by and at the discretion of the security screeners
Food and Drink
Food, beverages, and other amenities are not available within the ceremony perimeter. Do not bring any food item larger than a small snack. Thermoses are prohibited.
When to Arrive
Arrive early for required security screening and anticipate large crowds. Gates to the Inaugural Ceremony open at 9 a.m. and the musical prelude begins at 10 a.m. Be prepared to pass through several security screenings before reaching the section indicated on your ticket. There will be no check room for prohibited items.
Because of road closures and restricted access around the U.S. Capitol, ticket holders should use
Metro.
Chairman’s Inaugural Reception
Due to limited space and frigid January conditions, Congressman Conyers will host a reception in the Judiciary Committee room, 2141 Rayburn House Office Building. There will also overflow rooms. The room will be open from 7am-5pm. Refreshments will be served and the ceremony will be televised on the large screen monitors. Pleased be advised that the lines leading to the Rayburn Building will be long, so schedule accordingly.
An RSVP for the reception is not mandatory, but would be helpful in allowing the Congressman's office to estimate the amount of refreshments needed. You can RVSP via the onlne contact form in the contact section of the Congressman's website,
www.conyers.house.gov