There are two weeks until Inauguration Day, when President-elect Donald Trump will take office.
If you want to make the 10-to-15-hour drive from Florida to Washington, D.C., or fly to attend the inauguration, tickets are free. But you can’t just sign up to go, a limited number are available and you have to request them from your local congressional representatives.
Here’s what to know about Inauguration Day and how to find which senator or member of the house you should request tickets to the inauguration ceremony.
When is Inauguration Day?
Inauguration Day, which is on Jan. 20 every four years, falls on a Monday this year. Two weeks from now, on Monday, Jan. 20, Donald Trump and Vice President-elect JD Vance will be sworn into office.
How do you get tickets to the Presidential Inauguration?
According to USA.gov, tickets to inaugurations are limited and only available upon request.
“Tickets are free and allow you to watch in person on the grounds of the U.S. Capitol as the president and vice president are sworn in on Jan. 20, 2025,” USA.gov says.
“Tickets will be available from your members of Congress in the weeks leading up to the inauguration. Some members may begin accepting requests for tickets before then.
You can find and contact your senators and your member of the House of Representatives using USA.gov’s search tool.
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What happens on Inauguration Day?
Inauguration events are planned by the Joint Congressional Committee on Inaugural Ceremonies and include the swearing-in, inaugural address and pass in review. Other events surrounding the inauguration include an Inaugural Parade and Inaugural Balls.
Contributing: Victoria E. Freile, USA TODAY Network
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