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The Ceremony
The 240,000 ticket holders will pass through security checkpoints to view the West Front of the Capitol, while hundreds of thousands more will pack the Mall and nearby areas to watch the ceremony on jumbotrons. Tickets and special security checks are not required for standing on the Mall, but the area is expected to be crowded early today, well before the ceremony starts at 11:30 a.m.
The Parade
People wanting to view the parade are required to pass through metal detectors, and the list of prohibited items is long; among them are coolers, bottles, strollers and umbrellas. The checkpoints open at 7 a.m. and will close when the parade route cannot accommodate more spectators.
Source: NYT
