The 2017 Presidential Inauguration will be held on Friday, January 20, 2017, on the West Front of the United States Capitol Building in Washington, DC. 

For the most up-to-date information concerning the Inaugural ceremonies, please visit the Joint Congressional Committee on Inaugural Ceremonies (JCCIC) website.

Requesting Tickets

Rhode Islanders wishing to obtain tickets to attend the Inaugural ceremonies may submit a request to my office here.  Please indicate the number of tickets you are requesting in the “comments” section.  Please also select “Campaigns and Elections” as the general topic for your message and use “Inauguration 2017” as your subject line.

PLEASE NOTE:  Submitting this form is a request only and does not guarantee tickets.

  • You must be a current Rhode Island resident to request Inaugural tickets from my office.
  • Tickets will be for standing room only.  Due to large crowds, heightened security, and the length of the ceremonies, ticket-holders attending the event should plan to be standing outside in winter weather conditions for several hours.
  • Tickets to the Inauguration are provided FREE OF CHARGE.  Congressional offices cannot pay for travel expenses or for accommodations in Washington, DC.  
  • No other organization, website, or ticket outlet will receive legitimate Inauguration tickets to sell or otherwise distribute.
  • The Presidential Inauguration is a National Special Security Event and the Inaugural tickets will contain security features.  No one will be admitted to the ticketed areas of the Inaugural ceremonies at the U.S. Capitol without an authorized Inaugural ticket.
  • The deadline to request tickets through my office is Monday, December 12, 2016 at 5:00 P.M. You will be notified by Tuesday, December 20, 2016.
  • If you do not receive a ticket, you are still welcome to view the Inaugural ceremonies from many locations on the National Mall where tickets are not required. 

Applying to Take Part in the Inaugural Parade

If you are a Rhode Island organization wishing to apply to participate in the 2017 Presidential Inaugural Parade, which will also be held on Friday, January 20, 2017, please contact the Presidential Inaugural Parade Management Joint Task Force - National Capital Region.