Join the thousands of well-wishers who line Pennsylvania Avenue during the Inaugural Parade as the new President of the United States makes his way from the Capitol to the White House. The Inaugural Parade takes place in the afternoon of January 20, 2009, after the Swearing In ceremony.
Tickets for the Inaugural Parade are being released now at intervals of limited availability with additional releases anticipated in the coming weeks leading up to Inauguration Day. GreatSeats.com has established its Inaugural expertise by providing event tickets for the last four Presidential Inaugurations. Make GreatSeats.com your exclusive broker for all your 2009 Inauguration event needs. Due to the nature of these events, final dates, ticket availability and prices are subject to change.
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.
- 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.
Sources: Great Seats
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