Tickets for the Inauguration

For more than two hundred years, America’s citizens have witnessed the Inauguration ceremonies of the President and Vice President of the United States. From the first Inauguration of George Washington, in New York City, in 1789, to today, as we prepare for the 57th quadrennial Presidential Inauguration, the swearing-in ceremonies represents both national renewal and continuity of leadership. As each president has offered a vision for America’s future, we reflect on the heritage of Inaugurations past.

What You Need to Know About Your Request:

• As a Representative for Missouri’s Fifth District, my office is only able to distribute tickets to constituents of the Fifth District. If you live outside the Fifth District or in another state, please contact a Senator and/or Representative from your state to request tickets.
• Please do not make your travel plans contingent on receiving tickets. My office will do its best to notify you in a timely manner if you have received tickets in the lottery.
• If we are able to secure a ticket for you, you must be available to pick up the tickets in person in Washington D.C. the day before the ceremony and will be asked to provide a photo ID at the time of ticket pick-up.
• Tickets will most likely be for standing room only areas. Due to crowds, security procedures and the length of the ceremonies, ticket holders should expect to be standing outside in winter weather for several hours.
• All children old enough to walk must have their own ticket. Strollers are not allowed in any ticketed areas. Event organizers discourage bringing young children to the Inaugural ceremonies due to weather conditions, the length of time you will spend standing and limited access to restroom and dining facilities.
• There are many ways to participate in the Inaugural festivities that do not a require ticket. While a ticket may place you physically closer to the swearing-in itself, the majority of people will view the Inaugural ceremonies from the National Mall where tickets are not required.

More information is available at the Joint Congressional Committee on Inaugural Ceremonies website, here. If you submitted a request, I will do my best to accommodate it; however, please know that each Congressional office receives a limited number of tickets to the Inauguration. You will receive formal notice of availability of tickets soon after tickets have been distributed to Congressional offices. The deadline to request tickets through my office was December 16, 2012 at 11:59 PM, Eastern Time. Our process has now closed, and I apologize for any inconvenience this may cause you.