Know Before You Go

Presidential Inauguration Information

During a Presidential Inauguration, the National Park Service's primary job is to ensure the safety of visitors and staff at National Mall and Memorial Parks, President’s Park, the parade route along Pennsylvania Avenue National Historic Site, and other D.C. area national parks. Check here for updates as you plan your visit.

National Mall Access Points and Closures

For information about access, visit the National Mall and Memorial Parks website.

Prohibited Items

For information about safety and planning your visit, go to the National Mall and Memorial Parks website.

Planning Your Trip

For information to help plan your visit, check out the National Mall and Memorial Parks' plan your visit page.

Safety Tips for Cold Weather

Check out safety tips for visiting the National Mall and Memorial Parks.

Additional Resources

  • Illustration of a desk with park-related items looking out a window at a cityscape
    Go Virtual

    The 59th Presidential Inauguration is going virtual! Join the virtual festivities and explore your presidential national parks.

  • Military fife and drum core wearing traditional 18th-century uniforms
    Schedule of Events

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

  • Police on motorcycles riding a parade route towards the US Capitol building
    Closures

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

Last updated: January 21, 2025

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