What not to bring to the inauguration

Posted at 4:21 PM on January 4, 2009 by Bob Collins (4 Comments)

In just a few weeks the country will have a new leader. The inauguration is a time to celebrate our freedoms.

Oh, here's what's banned from the inauguration:

* Firearms and ammunition (either real or simulated)
* Explosives of any kind (including fireworks)
* Knives, blades, or sharp objects (of any length)
* Mace and/or pepper spray
* Sticks or poles
* Pocket or hand tools, such as "Leatherman"
* Packages
* Backpacks
* Large bags
* Alcoholic Beverages
* Signs
* Animals (other than service animals)
* Camera bags
* Duffel bags
* Posters
* Tripods
* Laser pointers
* Umbrellas
* Strollers
* Coolers
* Thermoses
* Suitcases

Has there ever been an assassination attempt with a sign? Is it OK to bring a Bill Richardson mask? It'd be the closest Richardson -- real or not -- ever gets to the White House.

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Comments (4)

okay, not to be tooooo picky ...

strollers? How am I supposed to get my 2 year old through the throngs of people? Like I am expected to keep a 12-mo. old warm in one of the back-pack carriers?

I guess they don't really want anyone to bring children under the age of 5.

Of course, perhaps they should have specifically prohibited babies - god alone knows what you could hide in one of those Baby Bjorns besides wet diapers.

Posted by Elizabeth T | January 5, 2009 12:49 PM

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Will there be accommodations for wheelchairs and other senior citizens with limited mobility.

Posted by Marie Taylor | January 14, 2009 9:02 AM

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CAN YOU BRING A LAWN CHAIR TO SET IN.

Posted by DDS | January 16, 2009 8:32 AM

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i am curious why one cannot bring a camera bag? i work for a newspaper, but i am probably not on the list. does this mean no picture taking? thats the whole point of going. Thanks

Posted by Artaymis Maat | January 18, 2009 12:22 AM

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