Inauguration Tickets 2025
2025 Officially Sanctioned Presidential Inaugural Committee (PIC) Balls (attended by the President)
Pricing and availability will be announced once the schedule is finalized after the Election.
Presidential Inaugural Parade
January 20, shortly after the Swearing In Ceremony
Grandstand Seating
Presidential Swearing In Ceremony: January 20, 2025, U.S. Capitol Steps (map below)
- Mall Standing (included in all packages; upgrades available by request)
- Union Square Standing
- North, South & West Standing
- Northwest & Southwest Standing
- Numbered Seated Sections
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INAUGURATION DAY EVENTS
The exact events surrounding each Inauguration have grown and evolved over the years. These events are the most common.
Morning Worship Service
The tradition of attending a morning worship service on Inauguration Day began with Franklin D. Roosevelt in 1933.
Procession to the Capitol
By tradition, the outgoing President accompanies the President-elect to the Capitol for the swearing-in ceremony.
Vice President’s Swearing In Ceremony
Until 1937, the Vice President was sworn into office in the Senate chamber.
President’s Swearing In Ceremony
There have been 56 formal Presidential Inaugural ceremonies, held at over 10 different locations.
Inaugural Address
Since George Washington in 1789, every President has delivered an Inaugural address, ranging from 8,445 words, to just 135.
Departure of Outgoing President
Following the inaugural ceremony on the west front of the U.S. Capitol, the outgoing President and First Lady leave the Capitol to begin their post-presidential lives.
Inaugural Luncheon
Since 1953, the JCCIC has hosted a luncheon at the U.S. Capitol for the new President, Vice President, and guests.
Inaugural Parade
While early parades were mostly military escorts, by 1841, floats, citizens groups, and bands became standard.
Inaugural Ball
The first Inaugural ball in Washington was thrown for James and Dolly Madison in 1809, at Long’s Hotel. There have been as many as 14 balls.
Source: Joint Congressional Committee on Inaugural Ceremonies