Inauguration Tickets 2024
2024 Officially Sanctioned (PIC) Presidential Inaugural Balls (President attends)
Prices will be announced once the schedule is set.
Presidential Inaugural Parade
January 20, shortly after the Swearing In Ceremony
Grandstand Seating – $575
Presidential Swearing In Ceremony January 20, 2024, US Capitol Steps (map below)
- Mall Standing – $750
- Union Square Standing – $950
- North, South & West Standing – $1500
- Northwest & Southwest Standing – $5500
- Numbered Seated Sections – $9500
INAUGURATION DAY EVENTS
While the transfer of power has occurred on every inauguration day, the events surrounding it have grown and changed. 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 Dolley Madison in 1809, at Long’s Hotel. There have been as many as 14 balls.
Source: Joint Congressional Committee on Inaugural Ceremonies