Schedule of Events

The Schedule of Events will be published closer to the event. Check back

2025 Presidential Inauguration

The 60th Presidential Inauguration is scheduled for January 20, 2025. More details to follow

January 20, 2025

Swearing-In Ceremony (12 pm ET): The 60th Presidential Inauguration will take place at the United States Capitol on January 20, 2025. The Joint Congressional Committee on Inaugural Ceremonies (JCCIC) plans and executes all Inaugural activities at the United States Capitol, including the Inaugural swearing-in ceremony of the President and Vice President of the United States and the traditional inaugural luncheon that follows. Please visit the JCCIC webpage to learn more about the history of the Inaugural Ceremonies.

Tickets to the Inauguration Ceremony
The National Park Service does not distribute tickets to any inaugural events. Historically, each Member of Congress receives a limited number of tickets to the swearing-in ceremony to distribute to constituents. Contact your Senators or Representative for information about acquiring tickets.


Pass In Review (Inaugural Parade): After the conclusion of the inaugural ceremonies and the luncheon at the United States Capitol, the newly-sworn president and vice president will make their way to the East Front steps of the Capitol where they will review military troops before leading a procession of ceremonial military regiments, citizens’ groups, marching bands, and floats down Pennsylvania Avenue to the White House. The President, Vice President, their spouses, and special guests will then watch the parade as it passes in front of the Presidential Reviewing Stand.

Tickets to the Parade Bleacher Seats
The National Park Service does not receive tickets to parade bleacher seating. Ticket information will be available from the Presidential Inaugural Committee website once the site goes live.

Application to participate in the Presidential Inaugural Parade
If your group is interested in being part of the inaugural parade, applications are collected and organized by the Joint Task Force-National Capital Region (JTF-NCR) Inaugural Parade Application Office. The Presidential Inaugural Committee (PIC) is the only entity authorized to decide who will participate in the Inaugural Parade. All applications must be received no later than December 4, 2024. The 2025 Inaugural Parade Application Website is: https://inauguralparade.smapply.net/.

Additional Resources

  • Illustration of a desk with park-related items looking out a window at a cityscape
    Go Virtual

    The 59th Presidential Inauguration is going virtual! Join the virtual festivities and explore your presidential national parks.

  • Police on motorcycles riding a parade route towards the US Capitol building
    Closures

    Check for road closures in national parks and throughout downtown D.C. to plan your route around them on Inauguration Day.

  • Presidential stage in front of the White House
    Press Contacts

    Find resources if you are a member of the media with inquiries about the Presidential Inauguration as related to the National Park Service.

Last updated: November 21, 2024

Tools