Plan Your Visit to Inauguration Day
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Things to Do

Learn more about ways you can explore the National Mall and Memorial Parks and learn about the inauguration

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Know Before You Go

Important information to help you plan your visit

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Go Virtual

Can't attend the presidential inauguration in person? Explore your presidential national parks virtually.

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Schedule of Events

Traditional and new Inauguration Day events are all virtual this year! Check the main schedule of virtual events on or near park land.

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Closures

Check for road closures in national parks and throughout downtown D.C. to plan your route around them before and on Inauguration Day.

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Press Contacts

Find resources if you are a member of the media with inquiries about the Presidential Inauguration as related to the National Park Service.

Last updated: January 21, 2025

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