Tickets are not required to view the swearing-in ceremony from the National Mall. Ticketing for the ceremonial swearing-in is handled by the Joint Congressional Committee on Inaugural Ceremonies (JCCIC).
The ceremony will begin at 11:30 a.m., but we recommend arriving as early as possible as both ticketed and non-ticketed areas are first-come, first-served.
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.
Additional information for ticket holders and non-ticket holders who are attending the swearing-in ceremony can be found on the Joint Congressional Committee on Inaugural Ceremonies website.
Ticketed attendees:
If you are attending the Swearing-In ceremony and have a ticket, please follow the instructions provided with your admission ticket. Entrance will only be granted at the gate indicated on your admission ticket.
To download a map of the ticketed area around the Capitol, please click here.
Non-ticketed attendees:
The non-ticketed area of the National Mall begins at 4th Street NW.
All swearing-in ceremony crowds are being directed to the Washington Monument viewing area.
To download a map of the National Mall, including the public entry points, click here.
Security information:
All ticket holders will be required to pass through security screening.
The following items are prohibited: Firearms; ammunition; explosives, including fireworks; knives, blades and other sharp objects; mace and pepper spray; sticks or poles; pocket or hand tools; packages, backpacks, large bags, duffel bags and suitcases; aerosol sprays; thermoses and coolers; strollers; umbrellas; laser pointers; air horns; signs and posters; animals (other than service animals); portable chairs (other than those for disabled persons); alcoholic beverages; and any other items that may pose a threat to the security of the event as determined by ticket screeners.
During the inauguration, much of the National Mall and surrounding areas will be closed to vehicle traffic. You can get the latest on D.C. public transportation by visiting the Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority’s website at www.wmata.com or following @wmata on Twitter.