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How Georgians can get tickets for Donald Trump’s inauguration

What to know about Inauguration Day 2025 in Washington
Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump speaks at his rally at McCamish Pavilion at Georgia Tech in Atlanta on Monday, October 28, 2024. (Arvin Temkar / AJC)
Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump speaks at his rally at McCamish Pavilion at Georgia Tech in Atlanta on Monday, October 28, 2024. (Arvin Temkar / AJC)
Jan 8, 2025

Tickets to see President-elect Donald Trump take the oath of office on Jan. 20 on the steps of the U.S. Capitol are free, but there’s a catch.

In the weeks leading up to the presidential inauguration, the Joint Congressional Committee on Inaugural Ceremonies provides 200,000 tickets for members of Congress to distribute among the public.

Georgians can request tickets for the 60th inaugural ceremony from members of Georgia’s congressional delegation. Those tickets will be handed out on a first-come, first-served basis. Members typically prioritize residents of their congressional district. Recipients must pick up their tickets from their representative or senator’s Washington office.

Voters can find what congressional district they are registered in on their My Voter Page.

Anyone who does not secure tickets to watch the 47th president be sworn into office live from the U.S. Capitol can watch from designated public viewing areas along the National Mall.

Here’s a rundown of the main Inauguration Day events:

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Caleb Groves is a general assignment reporter for The Atlanta Journal-Constitution's politics team and a Kennesaw State University graduate.

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