Inaugural Ceremony Tickets

2008

 

Please note: The deadline for requesting inauguration tickets from the Vermont Congressional delegation has passed.

Due to overwhelming demand for tickets to President-elect Obama’s inauguration, the offices of Senator Patrick Leahy, Senator Bernie Sanders and Congressman Peter Welch will be conducting a joint lottery to allocate tickets to those Vermonters who submitted requests by December 1. It is important to note that many of the viewing areas for both the parade and swearing-in ceremony will be open to the public at large. Crowds will be large and accommodations hard to come by, but all who would like to participate in this historic event should feel welcome to visit Washington, D.C., for the occasion.

For more information and resources, please visit the following Web sites:

Joint Committee on the Inauguration

Presidential Inauguration Committee

Frequently Asked Questions 

When/how will I get my tickets?

Tickets will be picked up in person from the Vermont Delegation Washington offices on January 19th. If you are selected to receive tickets, you will receive more information on which office to visit and more information on that location.

What will transportation be like to the Capitol?

The metro authority is recommending that if you live within two miles of the Capitol or will be traveling from within two miles of the Capitol on Inauguration Day that you walk. Washington Area Metro Authority will have extended service hours January 17-20.  They will also have security alerts available at: http://www.wmata.com/inauguration/.

Can I get tickets to the Inaugural Parade?  

Bleacher tickets are available for purchase from the Armed Forces Inaugural Committee. Once those are no longer available, it will be standing room only available to those who gather around the parade route early on Inauguration day.

Can I be put on a list for any Inaugural Balls?

Senator Leahy's office will not be handling tickets for or organizing any Inaugural Balls. All Balls are organized and overseen by the Presidential Inaugural Committee. Please visit their website here: http://www.pic2009.org/content/home/.  

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Brattleboro Union High School Band To March In Inauguration Parade December 5, 2008

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