An Update on Attending the Presidential Inauguration

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Dear John,

Happy New Year! If you’re thinking about attending the Inauguration on Monday, January 20, when President-elect Donald Trump will be sworn in as the 47th President of the United States, this newsletter is for you.

We received over 1,500 ticket requests and, unfortunately, due to the small number of tickets each Congressional office receives, we were only able to accommodate about 10% of the requests. How did we determine who got tickets? Through a random drawing.

Check Your Email: If selected, you’ll receive an email from our office within the next 24 hours with instructions. Please confirm receipt or risk forfeiting your ticket(s). Note, only those who are selected to receive ticket(s) from our office will receive an email.

Not Selected? You can still attend! The Inauguration is open to the public and tickets aren’t required — having a ticket just gets you closer to the U.S. Capitol Building where the event is taking place. There will also be large video screens along the National Mall.

Please note: It is likely that at least some individuals who requested tickets no longer want them or are unable to attend. As we have returned tickets, we will reach out to those who were not selected to offer any available tickets through additional random drawings. So please keep an eye on your email.

Important Reminders for all Attendees

Whether you have a ticket or plan to view from the public areas, here’s what to know:

Security screening checkpoints open at 5:30 a.m. As we get closer to the 20th, we expect to have a list of what items attendees are permitted to have with them.
The event will be fully outside, rain or shine.
Parking near the National Mall will be almost impossible. Please use public transportation. If you are driving, we recommend parking in one of the Park and Ride lots near an outlying Metro station and taking the Metro to the National Mall.
Expect large crowds, long lines, and plan accordingly. Wear comfortable shoes and be prepared to do a lot of walking and standing. The Inauguration ceremony is from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

For more information on the Inauguration, visit Inaugural.senate.gov.

Serving as our community's representative is the honor of my lifetime, and I hope to hear from you soon about any issue that concerns you.

As always, please contact my office if you need assistance.

Be well, and see you soon!

Chrissy Houlahan

U.S. Member of Congress

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