Jan 13, 2025
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today the Joint Congressional Committee on Inaugural Ceremonies (JCCIC) announced the official map and guidelines for the 60th Inaugural Ceremonies, which will take place on the West Front of the U.S. Capitol on January 20, 2025. The JCCIC is chaired by Senator Amy Klobuchar (D-MN) and includes Senate Democratic Leader Charles E. Schumer (D-NY), Senator Deb Fisher (R-NE), Speaker of the House Mike Johnson (R-LA), House Majority Leader Steve Scalise (R-LA), and House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-NY).
The JCCIC will release tickets to Members of Congress beginning January 13, 2025. Each member’s office is then responsible for distributing their allotment of tickets to constituents.
The over 220,000 color-coded tickets were printed by the Government Publishing Office and contain multiple security features to protect against counterfeiting. Every person attending the Inaugural Ceremonies on Capitol Grounds is required to have a ticket, including children. The official map can be found below.
Ticketed guests must enter the Capitol Grounds through the entry point designated for their particular section. Due to expected crowds and street closings, ticketed guests are encouraged to arrive early and use public transportation to ensure they will be in place by the time the Inaugural Ceremonies begin at 11:30 a.m. Ticketholders should be aware of the following entry points and suggested metro transportation routes that correspond with tickets:
- Lime Ticket Holders: Take Metro to Capitol South (Orange or Blue Line) or Eastern Market (Orange or Blue Line). Enter screening point at First Street and D Street SE. – Lime Gate ONLY.
- Orange Ticket Holders: Take Metro to Federal Center SW (Orange or Blue Line) or L’Enfant Plaza (Orange, Blue, Yellow or Green Line). Enter screening point at Second Street and D Street SW. – Orange Gate ONLY.
- Yellow Ticket Holders: Take Metro to Union Station (Red Line) or NoMa Gallaudet U (Red Line). Enter screening point at First Street and D Street NW. – Yellow Gate ONLY.
- Blue Ticket Holders: Take Metro to Union Station (Red Line) or NoMa Gallaudet U (Red Line). Enter screening point at Delaware Avenue and D Street NE. – Blue Gate ONLY.
- Turquoise Ticket Holders: Take Metro to Federal Center SW (Orange or Blue Line) or L’Enfant Plaza (Orange, Blue, Yellow or Green Line). Enter screening point at Third Street and C Street SW. – Turquoise Gate ONLY.
- Pink Ticket Holders: Take Metro to Judiciary Square (Red Line) or Gallery Place (Red, Yellow or Green Line). Enter screening point at Third Street and D Street NW. – Pink Gate ONLY.
Security screening gates will open at 5 a.m., music will begin approximately at 9:30 a.m.
Ticketed guests should be aware of safety guidelines determined by the U.S. Capitol Police. To protect the safety and well-being of attendees, many items will not be permitted on the Capitol Grounds, and a complete list can be found here.
Attendees without tickets who want to participate in the festivities can also view the ceremonies on the National Mall west of 4th Street. For accessibility details about the 60th Inaugural Ceremonies, please call the Office of Congressional Accessibility Services (OCAS) at (202) 224-4048 or (202) 224-4049 (TTY).
