US Capitol police lists items prohibited at presidential inaguration
Jan 15, 2025
WASHINGTON (DC News Now) -- Just days before the presidential inauguration, anti-scale security fencing was placed around federal buildings and roadways across Washington, D.C.
These security measures come as the District prepares for the 60th Inauguration of the President-elect and the Vice-President-elect.
Security fencing goes up across DC ahead of presidential inauguration
The inauguration is set to take place on Monday, Jan. 20, on the West Front of the U.S. Capitol. As a result, 30 miles of fencing have been placed around D.C., and officials announced that dozens of roads will be closed ahead of the event.
To ensure the safety of attendees, officials, and the surrounding community, the U.S. Capitol Board released a list of items that will be prohibited on Capitol Grounds. Those attending the inauguration will not be allowed to bring in the following items.
Aerosol and non-aerosol sprays
Alcohol
All bags, backpacks, roller bags, suitcases exceeding size restrictions (12"x12"x5")
Ammunition
Animals (other than service animals)
Balloons
Balls
Beverages
Bicycles
Body Armor
Metro Inauguration service, station closures, train, bus schedules
Camera cases
Camping and climbing equipment, including tents, ropes, and grappling hooks
Cans, bottles, bottled or boxed liquids
Chairs (except those for mobility needs)
Chemicals, to include spillable batteries, paint, artificial blood, etc.
Commercial audio/video recording equipment and tripods
Coolers
Devices or equipment designed or used for jamming, disrupting, or interfering with communications signals or equipment
Duffle bags
Explosives of any kind (including fireworks and smoke bombs)
Firearms
Flammable liquids
Glass, thermal and metal containers
Handcuffs, zip ties, flex cuffs
Illegal substances, including marijuana
Knives, blades, box cutters or sharp objects (regardless of size)
Laptops/tablets/iPads
Laser lights and laser pointers
Leatherman or similar tools
Liquids of any kind (except for medicines).
This liquid ban is just for Capitol Grounds
Water will be provided for ticketed guests on Capitol Grounds
Mace/pepper spray
Noisemakers, such as air horns, whistles, drums, bullhorns, and other noise amplification devices
Packages
Poles, bats, sticks, and clubs, including selfie sticks
Range finders
Recreational motorized mobility devices
Seat cushions
Signs, placards, or banners
Spray containers
Scooters (including commercial/rental)
Strollers
Suitcases
Structures, including tents.
Supports for signs and placards.
Thermoses or thermal containers
Toy guns
Umbrellas
Unmanned aircraft systems/Drones
Weapons of any kind, including blackjacks, slungshots, slingshots, sand clubs,
Other items that may pose a threat to the security of the event as determined by sandbags, knuckles and at the discretion of the security screeners