Swearing In Ceremony Information

Inside the Event

Movement will be difficult inside the security perimeter.  Please be prepared to stay within the designated perimeter and within your ticketed section for the duration of the inaugural festivities.

What to Wear to the Swearing In Ceremony

There is no official dress code for the swearing-in ceremonies.

It is typically very cold on Inauguration Day in Washington, D.C., normally 37°F and often wet. Expect to be outside for more than three hours, to stand in line, and to walk for long periods of time.  Wear a winter coat; consider wearing comfortable shoes, gloves, a hat and a scarf, and bringing a blanket.  Extra consideration should be taken when planning to bring infants, young children, the elderly, or anyone with a weakened immune system.

Weather

The Swearing-In ceremony is an outdoor event held on the West Front lawn of the U.S. Capitol.  Inauguration day is typically cold, normally 37° F at noon and occassionally wet. Extra consideration should be taken when planning to bring infants, young children, the elderly, or anyone with a weakened immune system.

Inauguration attendees should check the local weather forecast for Inauguration Day and plan accordingly.  In the event of rain, umbrellas will not be permitted within the security perimeter. It is recommended that attendees bring ponchos, or rain coats. 

There are no child care facilities provided to inauguration attendees. Due to increased security and space constraints strollers are not permitted on the Capitol grounds.  Direct questions regarding the admittance of items required for child care to the U.S. Capitol Police at 202-228-3555.

The Swearing-In ceremony is an outdoor event held on the West Front lawn of the U.S. Capitol.  Inauguration day is typically cold, normally 37° F at noon and occassionally wet. Extra consideration should be taken when planning to bring infants, young children, the elderly, or anyone with a weakened immune system.

The Swearing-In ceremony is an outdoor event held on the West Front lawn of the U.S. Capitol.  Inauguration day is typically cold, normally 37° F at noon and occassionally wet. Extra consideration should be taken when planning to bring infants, young children, the elderly, or anyone with a weakened immune system.

• Firearms and ammunition, either real or simulated
• Explosives of any kind, including fireworks
• Knives, blades, or sharp objects of any length
• Mace or pepper spray
• Sticks or poles
• Pocket or hand tools
• Packages
• Backpacks
• Large bags
• Duffel bags
• Suitcases
• Thermoses
• Coolers
• Strollers
• Umbrellas
• Laser pointers
• Signs
• Posters
• Animals other than service animals
• Alcoholic beverages
• Other items at the discretion of the security screeners that may pose a threat to the security of the event.