2017 Inauguration

Constituents of California’s Fifth District interested in attending the 2017 Presidential Inauguration can contact Congressman Thompson’s office to request tickets for the event.

The Joint Congressional Committee on Inaugural Ceremonies (JCCIC) is currently planning the swearing-in ceremonies for the next president on January 20, 2017. The JCCIC and the Presidential Inaugural Committee (PIC) will finalize these plans in December 2016 and January 2017. Historically, the Presidential Inaugural Committee has distributed tickets to members of Congress to provide constituents close access to the swearing in ceremony. The JCCIC anticipates the PIC will continue this practice.

If you are interested in obtaining tickets to attend the 2017 Inauguration, please send an email to mikethompson.inauguration@mail.house.gov by December 9th with participants’ first and last names, addresses, the requested number of tickets, a good contact email address, and phone number for the party, and any questions you may have. You will receive an email confirming your request within three business days.

Please be advised that, due to high demand, the congressman’s ticket allotment will likely not be sufficient to meet all constituent requests. If your request can be met, you will need to pick up your tickets in person from Congressman Thompson’s office in Washington, D.C. in the days prior to the Inauguration ceremony. Congressman Thompson’s office will provide further details after the inaugural committees finalize plans in late December or early January.

Please note that the National Mall will be open to the public all day with no need for tickets. Television screens will be set up for viewing the ceremony along the mall.