PREPARING
Doors open at 8:00 a.m.
Please be prepared to be outside for a long period of time and dress warmly. A limited amount of food and beverage vendors may be available, but attendees are encouraged to bring snacks and beverages in order to stay healthy and hydrated.
Download a map showing public entry points for your section.
GETTING THERE
PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION
The following Metro stations are suggested to access the White House area of the parade route. The Metro is expected to receive heavy use throughout the inauguration and will be crowded; we encourage you to plan accordingly.
A variety of buses serve the area. Please visit www.wmata.com for information regarding bus service during the inauguration.
WALKING
From the north—All streets north of H St will be open and accessible to pedestrian traffic.
From the east—When approaching from the east, please utilize the following streets for pedestrian traffic: I St NW, H St NW, NY Ave NW, and G St NW.
From the south—When approaching from the south, utilize 17th St NW to cross the National Mall, head east on Constitution Ave NW, and north on 18th St NW to I St NW to walk around areas with road closures.
From the west—All streets west of 18th St NW are open to pedestrian traffic. Please use I St NW or a street farther north for access to the 15th St entrances.
GETTING TO YOUR SEATS
It is strongly advised that you use the main entrance, unless otherwise instructed by a volunteer.
Main entrance:
Alternate entrances:
ADA INFORMATION
Disability sections are available throughout the parade route. Each section will have ASL interpreters and volunteers to provide assistance. Individuals who require ADA assistance, should use the entrances located at Pennsylvania Ave NW or New York Ave NW for access to ADA wheelchair viewing areas.
SECURITY
The following items are prohibited: Firearms; ammunition; explosives, including fireworks; knives, blades and other sharp objects; mace and pepper spray; supports for signs; packages, backpacks, large bags, duffel bags and suitcases; aerosol sprays; thermoses and coolers; umbrellas; laser pointers; air horns; animals (other than service animals); alcoholic beverages; weapons of any kind; and any other items that may pose a threat to the security of the event as determined by ticket screeners.