Inauguration Information

Capitol Events

The Presidential inauguration, the Presidential inaugural balls, and the Presidential inaugural parade are not functions of the Democratic Party. The Inauguration is a constitutional function governed by Congress. The Balls and the Parade will be hosted by Barack Obama's Presidential Inaugural Committee (PIC).]

There are a number of places you can find information on the Inauguration. Listed here are a number of places to find more information:

Presidential Inaugural Committee (PIC)
http://www.pic2009.org

Joint Congressional Committee on Inaugural Ceremonies (JCCIC)
http://inaugural.senate.gov/

The Armed Forces Inaugural Committee (AFIC)
http://www.afic.northcom.mil/index.html

The Washington Post’s Inauguration Watch Blog
http://voices.washingtonpost.com/inauguration-watch/

National Conference of State Societies (includes a list of state
society balls)
http://ncss.typepad.com/my_weblog/

Experience DC Inauguration Website
http://www.washington.org/visiting/experience-dc/presidential-inaugurati...

Tickets to the inauguration are distributed by Oregon's Congressmen and two Senators (including new Congressman Schrader and Senator Merkley). To find out how to contact your Congressman and Senator, visit their websites.

  • Senator Ron Wyden (202)224-5244 http://wyden.senate.gov
  • Senator-Elect Jeff Merkley (503)274-4439 (campaign office)

 

INAUGURAL BALLS AND PARADE TICKETS


Sometime soon, President-Elect Obama will appoint the Presidential Inaugural Committee (PIC), which has the final say on inaugural activities. The website for all official activity is: http://www.pic2009.org but there is also useful background information here:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Inauguration_Day

LOCAL ACTIVITIES

We expect some local inaugural celebrations to take place as well.  As these events become scheduled, we will post them here.