Official Inaugural events on January 18th

January 14, 9:16 PMPolitics RoundupJay Keller

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The following information is provided by the Presidential Inaugural Committee  for official events on January 18, 2009. 

We Are One: Opening Inaugural Celebration at the Lincoln Memorial
The Lincoln Memorial, between Constitution Avenue NW and Independence Avenue SW on 23rd Street

Doors open: 8:00 a.m. EST
Event begins: 2:30 p.m. EST
This event is free and open to the public.

Public gates open at 8:00 AM at the following locations:

• Public Entry A: Constitution Avenue at 19th Street
• Public Entry B: Constitution Avenue at Virginia Avenue
• Public Entry C: 17th Street at North Elm Walk
• Public Entry D: 17th Street at South Elm Walk
• Public Entry E: Independence Avenue at the DC War Memorial

The Reflecting Pool area, JFK Hockey Fields and Constitution Gardens are open to the public and space will be available on a first-come, first-served basis.

Restricted items for the Lincoln Memorial grounds for the Inaugural Opening Ceremonies:

• Firearms
• Ammunition
• Explosives
• Weapons of any kind
• Aerosols
• Supports for signs
• Packages
• Coolers
• Thermal or glass containers
• Backpacks
• Bags and signs exceeding the size restrictions of 6"X4"X8”
• Laser pointers
• Animals other than helper/guide dogs
• Structures
• Bicycles
• Any other items determined to be a potential safety hazard

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