Get Information on the Inauguration of Barack Obama as President of the United States

On January 20, 2009, the United States of America will inaugurate Barack Obama as our 44th President.  The District of Columbia is proud to host this historic event.

For information on tickets to the Swearing In ceremony at the Capitol, please go to the Senate’s official website at http://inaugural.senate.gov/.

The Inaugural Balls are the responsibility of the Presidential Inaugural Committee (PIC), which will be organized by the President-Elect.  To visit the PIC website, please go to http://www.pic2009.org/.

For information on the District’s preparations for the 56th Presidential Inauguration, please go to http://inauguration.dc.gov/.