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Mod PLEASE delete, if the info is useless or feel it's a bit OD but as I look into all this info for myself, I wanted to share the information as well withNT regarding Inaugural Events (excluding local clubs & nightlife events but focusing more on "official" events):
First off all
Friday, January 9, 2009 at 09:35am BY Amy Hamblin
[h1]http://www.pic2009.org/blog/entry/parade_tickets_go_on_sale_at_100_p.m._today/[/h1]
First off all
Friday, January 9, 2009 at 09:35am BY Amy Hamblin
[h1]http://www.pic2009.org/blog/entry/parade_tickets_go_on_sale_at_100_p.m._today/[/h1]
[h1]Parade Tickets Go on Sale at 1:00 p.m. Today[/h1]
We'll be making 5,000 tickets for the 56th Inaugural Parade available to the public today at 1:00 p.m. EST. Tickets for the bleachers along the parade route from the Capitol to the White House will be on sale for $25. You can purchase up to four tickets through Ticketmaster.com or by phone at 202-397-SEAT(732, 410-547-SEAT(732
Source Goodluck everyoneinterested.
Second...
I been seeing lots of post from the 21 and under crowd asking about events and I wanted to share the following but this work PC been lunching and when I gethome (I forget or don't have time) anyways... two events (for the 21 and under crowd) that might interest yall isthe following:
The Youth ball is intended for young Americans aged 18-35 and will celebrate the inauguration of the new president and the role young Americans can play to serve their communities. Tickets will be available to invited guests at a reduced price of $75.
Its one of the 10 Balls (pause) that the prez will be attending, tickets to my knowledge are not avail. as of yet. I will update as I get moreinfo OR feel free to share if you find any info. I did find the following regarding the Youth ball on The WP Site:Tickets for the location-based balls will be $150, while Youth Ball tickets will be half that. For information on how to obtain tickets, call 202-651-2009.
But if you call all they will do is direct you to the Pres. Inaugural Committee site (www.pic2009.org). Also there will be a FREE concert at theVerizon center (The 19th if I'm not mistaking) for the young'n too but it might not be targeted towards the NT young'n (maybe for yall littlesisters and brothers though)
"Kids' Inaugural: We Are The Future" concert on The Disney Channel. Mrs. Michelle Obama, Dr. Jill Biden and their families will be attending the concert honoring military families at the Verizon Center in Washington, D.C
No info on where to cop tickets from but if any updates feel free to share. Rumors are that folks like Jonas Brothers and Miley Cirus (sp) willbe performing.
I'll be back to add more info... need to finish some work...(butI'll add check point maps, routes, points of entry, etc in a second, just wanted to share the parade ticket sale now).
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I'm going to cheat a little and take WTOP FAQs (I'm just trying to gather info I think everyone will benefitfrom in one place as you try to plan that hectic day out):
WASHINGTON - With the inauguration right around the corner, you may have questions about what's planned.
WTOP is opening its Answer Desk. Fill out the e-mail form on the right to send us your question. Check back frequently, as we'll be updating this page with your answers.
What can't I bring to the parade?
As a security precaution, the following items will be prohibited from the Inaugural parade route, the White House reviewing stand and the Inaugural balls:
- Firearms
- Ammunition
- Explosives
- Weapons of any kind
- Aerosols
- Supports for signs and placards
- Packages
- Coolers
- Thermal or glass containers
- Backpacks
- Bags exceeding the size restrictions of 8"x6"x4"
- Laser pointers
- Animals other than helper/guide dogs
- Structures
- Bicycles
- Any other item deemed to be a potential security hazard.
Can I bring a sign?
Yes, but they must meet the guidelines. Signs must be made of cardboard, poster board or cloth and have dimensions no greater than 3 feet in width, 20 feet in length, and 1/4 inch in thickness.
What if I bring something that security deems a hazard?
Surrendered items will not be returned, nor available for pick-up.
When will I be able to stake out a spot?
No staking spots until 7 a.m. on Inauguration Day. No form of camping out - including tents - is allowed on the National Mall.
Where will I be able to enter the parade route?
There will 13 entry points opening at 7 a.m. and will remain open until the parade route is at capacity. The entry points are:
There will be three crossover points open to the general public between 7 a.m. and 1:30 p.m.:
- 2nd Street NW and C Street NW
- 3rd Street NW and C Street NW
- Indiana Avenue NW between 6th St. NW and 7th St. NW
- 7th Street NW and D Street NW
- 10th Street NW and E Street NW
- 12th Street NW and E Street NW
- E Street NW just east of 13th Street NW
- 13th Street NW just north of E Street NW
- 14th Street NW just north of E Street NW
- 12th Street NW between Constitution Avenue and Pennsylvania Avenue
- 10th Street NW between Constitution Avenue and Pennsylvania Avenue
- 7th Street NW between Constitution Avenue and Pennsylvania Avenue
- Constitution Avenue between 6th Street NW and 7th Street NW
- 3rd Street between Constitution Avenue and Pennsylvania Avenue
- Pennsylvania Avenue between 6th Street NW and 7th Street NW
- Pennsylvania Avenue between 11th Street NW and 12th Street NW
Where will I be screened by security?
All attendees, including general public and ticketed guests, are subject to a thorough security screening before entering the Inaugural parade route, the White House reviewing stand and the Inaugural balls. Please allow for additional time for the screening since long lines are to be expected.
All parade route security screening entry points will be able to accommodate persons with disabilities. There are additional screening entry points for the ticketed seating at the U.S. Capitol and the White House viewing areas. Details for the swearing-in at the Capitol are available at www.inaugural.senate.gov.
What exactly takes place during the inauguration?
The president, president-elect, and vice-president elect travel to the Capitol from the White House for the swearing in ceremony.
Barack Obama and Joe Biden will take the oath of office from Supreme Court Chief Justice John. G. Roberts Jr., and then Obama will give his inaugural address. The ceremony starts at 10 a.m., and Obama must be sworn in by noon.
The program for the ceremony is as follows:
Musical Selections
The United States Marine Band
Musical Selections
The San Francisco Boys Chorus and the San Fransisco Girls Chorus
Call to Order and Welcoming Remarks
The Honorable Dianne Feinstein
Invocation
Dr. Rick Warren, Saddleback Church, Lake Forest, CA
Musical Selection
Aretha Franklin
Oath of Office Administered to the Vice President-elect Joseph R. Biden, Jr.
By Associate Justice of the Supreme Court The Honorable John Paul Stevens
Musical Selection, John Williams, composer/arranger
Oath of Office Administered to the President-elect Barack H. Obama
- Itzhak Perlman, Violin
- Yo-Yo Ma, Cello
- Gabriela Montero, Piano
- Anthony McGill, Clarinet
By the Chief Justice of the United States The Honorable John G. Roberts, Jr.
Inaugural Address
The President of the United States, The Honorable Barack H. Obama
Poem
Elizabeth Alexander
Benediction
The Reverend Dr. Joseph E. Lowery
The National Anthem The United States Navy Band "Sea Chanters"
After the address, the new president escorts the outgoing chief executive to a departure ceremony before attending a luncheon in the Capitol's Statuary Hall.
Do I need a ticket to view the parade?
You will need a ticket for the 8,700 bleacher seats. You also can watch the parade from the sidewalk. Some tickets for the bleachers will be made available a few minutes before the parade begins.
Will Metro have different hours on Inauguration Day?
Yes. Metro will open at 4 a.m. and run rush-hour service until 7 p.m. on Jan. 20. Metro service will operate until 2 a.m. on Jan. 21, so people heading to inaugural balls can ride the rails. You can buy commemorative one-day rail passes that allow for unlimited daily rides. Those are paper farecards that are $7.80. The commemorative SmarTrip cards can be purchased for $10 each without fare value, or for $20, which includes $10 fare value loaded onto the card.
Metro parking lots and garages will open at 3:30 a.m. Jan. 20. It will cost $4 to park, cash only.
What am I NOT allowed to bring on Metro trains?
No bicycles, signs bigger than 18"x18", and no signs or placards attached to a pole.
How many official balls are there?
There are ten Inaugural balls that Obama will attend.
Are their restrictions on airspace and waterways?
An air security plan has been put in place and can be accessed online at the Federal Aviation Administration's website.
A security plan for the areas waterways is under the direction of the U.S. Coast Guard. Anyone with inquiries is asked to call 410-576-2693 or use marine band VHF channel 16, or the Metropolitan Police Department Harbor Patrol at 202-727-4582.
Will the Smithsonian museums be open Jan. 19, the day before the inauguration?
Yes. The Smithsonian is open every day of the year except Christmas, Dec. 25.
On Inauguration Day, the Smithsonian's National Museum of American History and the Castle building will open two hours early at 8 a.m. All Smithsonian museums will be open Jan. 20 from 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
The National Gallery of Art's East Building, Sculpture Garden and popular outdoor ice skating rink will be Jan. 20.
(Copyright 2009 by WTOP. All Rights Reserved.)
WASHINGTON - With the inauguration right around the corner, you may have questions about what's planned.
WTOP is opening its Answer Desk. Fill out the e-mail form on the right to send us your question. Check back frequently, as we'll be updating this page with your answers.
What can't I bring to the parade?
As a security precaution, the following items will be prohibited from the Inaugural parade route, the White House reviewing stand and the Inaugural balls:
- Firearms
- Ammunition
- Explosives
- Weapons of any kind
- Aerosols
- Supports for signs and placards
- Packages
- Coolers
- Thermal or glass containers
- Backpacks
- Bags exceeding the size restrictions of 8"x6"x4"
- Laser pointers
- Animals other than helper/guide dogs
- Structures
- Bicycles
- Any other item deemed to be a potential security hazard.
Can I bring a sign?
Yes, but they must meet the guidelines. Signs must be made of cardboard, poster board or cloth and have dimensions no greater than 3 feet in width, 20 feet in length, and 1/4 inch in thickness.
What if I bring something that security deems a hazard?
Surrendered items will not be returned, nor available for pick-up.
When will I be able to stake out a spot?
No staking spots until 7 a.m. on Inauguration Day. No form of camping out - including tents - is allowed on the National Mall.
Where will I be able to enter the parade route?
There will 13 entry points opening at 7 a.m. and will remain open until the parade route is at capacity. The entry points are:
There will be three crossover points open to the general public between 7 a.m. and 1:30 p.m.:
- 2nd Street NW and C Street NW
- 3rd Street NW and C Street NW
- Indiana Avenue NW between 6th St. NW and 7th St. NW
- 7th Street NW and D Street NW
- 10th Street NW and E Street NW
- 12th Street NW and E Street NW
- E Street NW just east of 13th Street NW
- 13th Street NW just north of E Street NW
- 14th Street NW just north of E Street NW
- 12th Street NW between Constitution Avenue and Pennsylvania Avenue
- 10th Street NW between Constitution Avenue and Pennsylvania Avenue
- 7th Street NW between Constitution Avenue and Pennsylvania Avenue
- Constitution Avenue between 6th Street NW and 7th Street NW
- 3rd Street between Constitution Avenue and Pennsylvania Avenue
- Pennsylvania Avenue between 6th Street NW and 7th Street NW
- Pennsylvania Avenue between 11th Street NW and 12th Street NW
Where will I be screened by security?
All attendees, including general public and ticketed guests, are subject to a thorough security screening before entering the Inaugural parade route, the White House reviewing stand and the Inaugural balls. Please allow for additional time for the screening since long lines are to be expected.
All parade route security screening entry points will be able to accommodate persons with disabilities. There are additional screening entry points for the ticketed seating at the U.S. Capitol and the White House viewing areas. Details for the swearing-in at the Capitol are available at www.inaugural.senate.gov.
What exactly takes place during the inauguration?
The president, president-elect, and vice-president elect travel to the Capitol from the White House for the swearing in ceremony.
Barack Obama and Joe Biden will take the oath of office from Supreme Court Chief Justice John. G. Roberts Jr., and then Obama will give his inaugural address. The ceremony starts at 10 a.m., and Obama must be sworn in by noon.
The program for the ceremony is as follows:
Musical Selections
The United States Marine Band
Musical Selections
The San Francisco Boys Chorus and the San Fransisco Girls Chorus
Call to Order and Welcoming Remarks
The Honorable Dianne Feinstein
Invocation
Dr. Rick Warren, Saddleback Church, Lake Forest, CA
Musical Selection
Aretha Franklin
Oath of Office Administered to the Vice President-elect Joseph R. Biden, Jr.
By Associate Justice of the Supreme Court The Honorable John Paul Stevens
Musical Selection, John Williams, composer/arranger
Oath of Office Administered to the President-elect Barack H. Obama
- Itzhak Perlman, Violin
- Yo-Yo Ma, Cello
- Gabriela Montero, Piano
- Anthony McGill, Clarinet
By the Chief Justice of the United States The Honorable John G. Roberts, Jr.
Inaugural Address
The President of the United States, The Honorable Barack H. Obama
Poem
Elizabeth Alexander
Benediction
The Reverend Dr. Joseph E. Lowery
The National Anthem The United States Navy Band "Sea Chanters"
After the address, the new president escorts the outgoing chief executive to a departure ceremony before attending a luncheon in the Capitol's Statuary Hall.
Do I need a ticket to view the parade?
You will need a ticket for the 8,700 bleacher seats. You also can watch the parade from the sidewalk. Some tickets for the bleachers will be made available a few minutes before the parade begins.
Will Metro have different hours on Inauguration Day?
Yes. Metro will open at 4 a.m. and run rush-hour service until 7 p.m. on Jan. 20. Metro service will operate until 2 a.m. on Jan. 21, so people heading to inaugural balls can ride the rails. You can buy commemorative one-day rail passes that allow for unlimited daily rides. Those are paper farecards that are $7.80. The commemorative SmarTrip cards can be purchased for $10 each without fare value, or for $20, which includes $10 fare value loaded onto the card.
Metro parking lots and garages will open at 3:30 a.m. Jan. 20. It will cost $4 to park, cash only.
What am I NOT allowed to bring on Metro trains?
No bicycles, signs bigger than 18"x18", and no signs or placards attached to a pole.
How many official balls are there?
There are ten Inaugural balls that Obama will attend.
Are their restrictions on airspace and waterways?
An air security plan has been put in place and can be accessed online at the Federal Aviation Administration's website.
A security plan for the areas waterways is under the direction of the U.S. Coast Guard. Anyone with inquiries is asked to call 410-576-2693 or use marine band VHF channel 16, or the Metropolitan Police Department Harbor Patrol at 202-727-4582.
Will the Smithsonian museums be open Jan. 19, the day before the inauguration?
Yes. The Smithsonian is open every day of the year except Christmas, Dec. 25.
On Inauguration Day, the Smithsonian's National Museum of American History and the Castle building will open two hours early at 8 a.m. All Smithsonian museums will be open Jan. 20 from 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
The National Gallery of Art's East Building, Sculpture Garden and popular outdoor ice skating rink will be Jan. 20.
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Alternate to Car and Metro Train
With many roads being closed (major highways from VA, etc) and Metro will be off the chain, an alternate option folks tend to forget are Metro BUS:
Metrosets up 23 'presidential' bus corridors
Map
- The area outlined in magenta is restricted to pedestrian traffic only - no vehicles are allowed.
- Public access to the parade route is restricted to the security checkpoints located at the green dots
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See the complete list of addresses below the map.- Zoom in on the map to view the three pedestrian parade route crossovers shown as green rectangles
Inaugural Schedule
The Presidential Inaugural Committee has outlined a preliminary schedule of official inaugural events that underscores our commitment to holding an inaugural that is open, accessible, and brings us all together in a spirit of unity.
The inaugural celebration will begin in the city where our democracy was born and the promise of our country was realized. On Saturday, January 17th, President-elect Barack Obama will be holding an event in Philadelphia, before boarding a train bound for our nation's capital. He will be picking up Vice President-elect Joe Biden and his family in Wilmington, DE, and then making a stop for an event in Baltimore, MD, before pulling into Washington, D.C. that afternoon.
The following events will take place in the nation's capital between Sunday, January 18th and Wednesday, January 21st:
Sunday, January 18th
President-elect Barack Obama will kick off the schedule of official inaugural activities in Washington, D.C., with a welcome event on the steps of the Lincoln Memorial on Sunday afternoon. The event will be free and open to the public.
Monday, January 19th - Martin Luther King, Jr. Day
In 1994, to further commemorate a man who lived his life in service to others, Congress transformed the Martin Luther King, Jr. holiday into a national day of community service. To honor Dr. King's legacy, the President-elect and Vice President-elect and their families, joined by Americans in communities all across the country, will participate in activities dedicated to serving others in communities across the Washington, D.C. area.
That night, on the eve of the Inauguration, there will be a youth concert at the Verizon Center in downtown Washington, D.C. The concert will be free, but tickets are required.
Tuesday, January 20th - Inauguration Day
The President-elect and Vice President-elect and their families will participate in the traditional inaugural ceremonies and events. For the first time ever, the length of the National Mall will be open to those wishing to attend the swearing-in ceremony. Festivities will commence at 10 a.m. on the west front of the U.S. Capitol and will include:
• Musical Selections: The United States Marine Band, followed by The San Francisco Boys Chorus and the San Francisco Girls Chorus
• Call to Order and Welcoming Remarks: Senator Dianne Feinstein
• Invocation: Dr. Rick Warren
• Musical Selection: Aretha Franklin
• Vice President-elect Joseph R. Biden, Jr. will be sworn into office by Associate Justice of the Supreme Court, the Honorable John Paul Stevens
• Musical Selection: John Williams, composer/arranger with Itzhak Perlman, (violin), Yo-Yo Ma (cello), Gabriela Montero (piano) and Anthony McGill (clarinet)
• President-elect Barack H. Obama will take the Oath of Office, using President Lincoln's Inaugural Bible, administered by the Chief Justice of the United States, the Honorable John G. Roberts, Jr.
• Inaugural Address
• Poem: Elizabeth Alexander
• Benediction: The Reverend Dr. Joseph E. Lowery
• The National Anthem: The United States Navy Band "Sea Chanters"
After President Obama gives his Inaugural Address, he will escort outgoing President George W. Bush to a departure ceremony before attending a luncheon in the Capitol's Statuary Hall. The 56th Inaugural Parade will then make its way down Pennsylvania Avenue from the Capitol to the White House with groups traveling from all over the country to participate.
Later that day, the Presidential Inaugural Committee will host ten official Inaugural Balls. More details about the Inaugural Balls will be released at a later date.
Wednesday, January 21st
The newly-inaugurated President and Vice President of the United States will participate in a prayer service.
The PIC will release further details about official inaugural events at a later date. You can find the latest information at www.pic2009.org.
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