Elected President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris were sworn in on Wednesday in an extraordinary event, amid the ongoing coronavirus pandemic and security concerns.
The founding committee strongly encourages people ‘not to attend the event in person – and rather to tune in to the virtual live stream.
Viewing chairs will not be made available, while meals and balls have also been canceled.
Official tickets for inauguration events are usually distributed free of charge by the convention offices.
During a typical year, members typically receive about 200,000 to hand out to voters, as reported by USA Today. According to the publication, members this year are limited to tickets for themselves and one guest, which means there are no tickets available for constituencies.
Overall, The Washington Post estimates that about 2,000 people will attend the event, including 200 “VIPs” – or families of the elected president and vice president, congressional leadership and several diplomats.
USA Today also estimated attendance at several thousand.
By comparison, more than 500,000 people are expected to have attended President Barack Obama’s event in 2009.
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While President Trump will not be among the contestants, many other high-ranking leaders will be there, including former presidents Barack Obama, George W. Bush and Bill Clinton, in addition to their wives – and former First Ladies – Michelle Obama, Laura Bush and Hillary Clinton.
Meanwhile, about 25,000 National Guard members are flocking to Washington from across the country – at least two and a half times the number for previous inaugurations.
Celebrities like Jennifer Lopez and Lady Gaga are expected to perform.
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The 25,000 National Guard soldiers entering Washington are undergoing an FBI investigation as officials worry about a possible attack inside the inauguration following the siege of Capitol Hill earlier this month.
The Secret Service is responsible for securing opportunities, but there is a wide range of military and law enforcement personnel involved, ranging from the National Guard and the FBI to the Metropolitan Police Department in Washington, the U.S. Capitol Police and the US Park Police.
The Associated Press contributed to this report.