Inaugural Parade Tickets



Thousands of well-wishers lined Pennsylvania Avenue during the Inaugural Parade as Barack Obama, the new President of the United States, made his way from the Capitol to the White House. The next Inaugural Parade will take place in the afternoon of January 20, 2013, after the Swearing In ceremony.

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Important Notes Regarding the Presidential Inaugural Parade

- The Parade takes place RAIN OR SHINE in the afternoon on January 20, 2009. The event will NOT be rescheduled because of inclement weather.
- The Parade route starts at the US Capitol and follows along Pennsylvania Avenue to 15th Street. The event is... Read More


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Inaugural Parade

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Important Notes Regarding the Presidential Inaugural Parade

- The Parade takes place RAIN OR SHINE in the afternoon on January 20, 2009. The event will NOT be rescheduled because of inclement weather.
- The Parade route starts at the US Capitol and follows along Pennsylvania Avenue to 15th Street. The event is completely outdoors with NO sheltered areas.
- A VERY LIMITED number of bleacher seating will be available along the Parade route, with the largest VIP section located at Freedom Plaza between 13th and 14th Streets.
- Metro will be opening at 4am on January 20th, and will be charging rush-hour rates all day.
- Due to the anticipated crowds and complicated traffic logistics, it is recommended that people arrive 4 to 5 hours early. Parade gates open at 7am.
- The approximate start time of the Parade is between 1pm-2pm.
- Between 10,000 and 12,000 participants from college, high school and military bands - as well as drill teams, military honor guards and other groups- are expected to march with Obama during the course of the Parade. The Parade is expected to last over 2 hours.

VIP Bleacher Section - Freedom Plaza
- Security will be unprecedented. Expect to have your bags searched completely at more than one check point.
- Once you have entered the bleacher area, you must be prepared to remain for the duration of the Parade. Re-entry to the bleacher area is PROHIBITED.
- A set of Port-a-Johns will be available exclusively for use at the Freedom Plaza bleachers.
- There is NO food vending within the bleacher area.
 
 
Inaugural Parade Background Information

When the president and vice president finish their lunch with Congress, the duo makes its way down Pennsylvania Avenue from the Capitol to the White House in a celebrated and anticipated parade for the American public.

The inaugural parade began with George Washington taking office in New York City. When he began his trek in Mount Vernon, a number of militias joined the procession as it passed through towns. Once in New York, members of the Continental army, government officials and American citizens joined the group to walk Washington to Federal Hall for his swearing in ceremony.

Thomas Jefferson was the first president to lead a parade in Washington, DC. Jefferson and a group of government officials and citizens were followed from the Capitol accompanied by the music of the Marine Band - a music outfit, which still performs at all presidential parades.

The parade has evolved a number of ways over the year, including the addition of floats to the fun (William Henry Harrison), the first time that African Americans marched in the parade (Abraham Lincoln), the first time women participated in the parade (Woodrow Wilson), the first televised parade (Harry Truman) and the first canceled (Ronald Reagan).

Today, the presidential parade is certainly a grander affair than it ever was before - the event is organized by the Joint Task Force Armed Forces Inaugural Committee. The parade now includes marching bands, marching units, mounted units

Clearly there is more military today - no riding on horseback down the streets of Washington for modern presidents. In the 2005 parade, President George W. Bushs motorcade, a number of limousines and SUVs, and there were emcees in different areas.

The ceremonies now also reflect the President more than they did before. Bush expressed an interest involving the armed forces more than usual, and that was achieved. There was a strong presence from S, Marines, Soldiers and Coast Guardsmen.

As the years progress, political agendas become more prominent in the inaugural parade - there are often protesters lining the streets alongside supporters, expressing their dislike of the new president.
Tickets for the 2009 Inaugural Parade were released at intervals of limited availability in the weeks and days leading up to the Inauguration. GreatSeats.com has solidified its Inaugural expertise by providing event tickets for the last five Presidential Inaugurations. Make GreatSeats.com your exclusive broker for all your 2013 Inauguration event needs. Due to the nature of these events, final dates, ticket availability and prices are subject to change.

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