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2021 Presidential Inauguration Changes

During a Presidential Inauguration, the National Park Service's primary job is to ensure the safety of visitors and staff at National Mall and Memorial Parks, President’s Park, the parade route along Pennsylvania Avenue National Historic Site, and other D.C. area national parks. At the request and cooperation with the United States Secret Service and the event organizer, there will not be Inauguration Day events at these D.C. area parks in 2021 and the National Mall will be closed to all visitation at least January 15 through January 21, 2021. Additional details may be found in this press release.

Traditional Inauguration Day events that happen on or near park land in D.C. have been reimagined into virtual experiences instead of people attending in person.

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.

  • Military fife and drum core wearing traditional 18th-century uniforms
    Schedule of Events

    Traditional and new Inauguration Day events are all virtual this year! Check the main schedule of virtual events on or near parkland.

  • 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.

Last updated: January 16, 2021