PRELIMINARY SCHEDULE OF OFFICIAL INAUGURAL EVENTS

Sunday, January 18th
Official inaugural activities will begin with a welcome event on Sunday afternoon that is open to the public.

Monday, January 19th - Martin Luther King, Jr. Day
In 1994, to further commemorate a man who lived his life in service to others, Congress transformed the Martin Luther King, Jr. holiday into a national day of community service. To honor Dr. King's legacy, the President-elect and Vice President-elect and their families, like Americans in communities all across the country, will participate in activities dedicated to serving others in communities across the Washington, D.C. area.

Tuesday, January 20th - Inauguration Day
The President-elect and Vice President-elect and their families will participate in the traditional inaugural ceremonies and events, including the swearing-in ceremony on the West Front of the United States Capitol, a luncheon in the Capitol's Statuary Hall, the 56th Inaugural Parade, and official Inaugural Balls. Details about the Inaugural Balls will be released at a later date.

Wednesday, January 21st
The newly-inaugurated President and Vice President of the United States will participate in a prayer service.

IMPORTANT WEBSITES

WWW.FPC.STATE.GOV Phone: 202-504-6300
The Foreign Press Center is continuously updating the website with information on covering the 2009 Inauguration. The site also provides links to history and background information on Inaugurations. The FPC does NOT distribute credentials for the inaugural events.

WWW.PIC2009.ORG Phone: 202-203-1700
The official Inauguration website is a key resource for those covering the Inauguration and provides a location for media to sign up for press announcements at http://www.pic2009.org/page/s/media. This site will provide updates on all official inaugural events.

WWW.INAUGURAL.SENATE.GOV/INDEX.CFM
The Senate Press Galleries are responsible for media credentials. If you have questions regarding credential status, you should contact the appropriate gallery directly.

WWW.WASHINGTON.ORG/INAUGURATION
Destination DC is the key tourist site for those visiting Washington, DC for the inauguration. They will continuously update information regarding events, transportation, lodging and restaurants.

WWW.DC.GOV/MAYOR/MEDIA_CONTACTS.ASP Phone: 202-727-5011
This is link for the Office of Communications for the Mayor of Washington, DC. The Director of the Press Office is Mafara Hobson, (mafara.hobson@dc.gov and 202-722-2807).

WWW.AFIC.NORTHCOM.MIL
The Armed Forces Inaugural Committee coordinates military ceremonial support for inaugural activities.