2017 Presidential Inauguration

Thank you for your interest in the 2017 Presidential Inauguration. The 58th Presidential Inauguration Swearing-in Ceremony will be held on Friday, January 20, 2017, on the West Front of the U.S. Capitol. Unfortunately, our office received a very limited number of tickets and will not be able to facilitate any further requests.  However, there are many ways you can still participate in the Presidential Inauguration this January.

Public Viewing Access
The Presidential Inauguration is a public event. Without a ticket, you can still view the swearing-in ceremony that will take place on the west front of the U.S. Capitol. This event can be viewed by the public from anywhere on the National Mall by way of video screens and audio systems.  Following the conclusion of the Inaugural Ceremonies and the luncheon, a parade will take place from the U.S. Capitol to the White House which can be seen from most places along Pennsylvania Avenue.

Timing 
On Inauguration day, a musical prelude will begin at 10:30 a.m. and the ceremony will begin at 11:30 a.m. It is anticipated that up to 800,000 people will be traveling into D.C. to watch the Inaugural Ceremony, so please anticipate delayed travel time and plan to arrive early. Please keep in mind that the majority of guests attending the Inauguration will stand in traditionally cold weather for three to seven hours.
   
Transportation 
Driving is not recommended while you are in town due to the high volume of traffic, pedestrians, and road closures. It is strongly recommended that you plan to walk, bike, or take the metro. The metro typically runs from 5:00 a.m. to 12:00 a.m., but may have extended hours on January 20th due to the high volume of visitors.  For more information on the metro system, please visit www.wmta.com

Additional Information 
The Joint Congressional Committee on Inaugural Ceremonies has established a public website with information regarding the history of Inauguration and details about the various ceremonies taking place. The website will be updated periodically with additional information that may be of interest. To learn more, please visit http://www.inaugural.senate.gov/. 
If you have any questions, please contact the Washington, D.C. office at 202-225-6306.