Inauguration 2017

D.C.'s most famous protests, rallies, and riots

Washington, D.C. is more than just memorials, monuments, and The White House. This city represents the people who live here and the many efforts over the years to march for freedom and equality.

Trump’s Inauguration weekend, Women’s March set new hotel demand record

Between last Thursday and Friday night, there were a total of 189,547 rooms booked in the D.C. area. This is the most demand the area has seen since 2000. The hotel demand from this past weekend was up 7 percent from the previous high in 2009.

Comparing the Metro numbers on the last four Inaugurations

On January 20, the day of President Donald Trump’s Inauguration, WMATA published a tweet that proved what everyone was thinking: Trump’s Inauguration was a fairly empty one. To see WMATA’s tweet, look here.

This is what D.C. looks like after Trump's Inauguration

After President Donald Trump’s swearing-in ceremony, demonstrators congregated and began protesting in the streets of D.C. Demonstrators near 12th and K streets NW threw rocks and bottles at riot gear-clad police.

Donald Trump's wax figure, what to expect

This Wednesday, Madame Tussauds unveiled their newest wax celebrity, president-elect Donald Trump. The sculpture has been a work-in-progress for the past five months with four copies created for the wax museum’s locations.

2017 Inauguration: Street closures, where to watch, how to get there

With 1 million visitors expected to enter the nation’s capital on Inauguration day, there’s no doubt that traffic will be tough on January 20. While the screening gates will open at 6 a.m., the music won’t begin until 9:30 a.m.

Inauguration weekend halts construction for D.C. projects

In order to alleviate congestion expected to come from visitors during Inauguration weekend, Washington, D.C. is halting work on construction projects from Thursday through Sunday. Originally, the plan was to suspend work for this entire week.

Historic inauguration photos discovered on eBay

Through eBay, the D.C. Council discovered a cache of 108-year-old photo negatives, depicting the inaugural parade of President William Howard Taft, the Wilson Building, and a blizzard that occurred in 1909. The photographer is unknown.

D.C.’s hotel rooms cost 927 percent more for Trump’s Inauguration weekend

On average, hotels in D.C. cost $2,071 per night on January 20, according to Trivago. This weekend, Inauguration weekend, hotels are upping their prices by 927 percent. In January 2016, the average rate for a standard double room was $204.

Presidential inauguration treasures to be displayed in Library of Congress

From January 23 to February 4, the Library of Congress’ free display, called "Presidential Inauguration Treasures," will feature handwritten inaugural speeches of George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, and Abraham Lincoln.

45 rare photos of historic U.S. Inaugurations

In only a few weeks, the United States’ forty-fifth president will be sworn in at the U.S. Capitol. This tradition has persisted since 1789 when George Washington was inaugurated. Curbed has compiled a total of 45 photos from the Library of Congress.

2017 inaugural parade route, mapped

From floats to marching bands, there’s a lot to look forward to when it comes to the upcoming Inaugural parade. While the Inauguration, itself, might be controversial, that doesn’t mean that the public can’t enjoy all of the cultural organizations.

Virtual reality illuminates National Building Museum’s inaugural history

Originally, when D.C.’s Pension Building was constructed some time around 1887, it was used as a grand event space and went on to host 12 president’s inaugural events. Since then, the development transformed into the National Building Museum.

10 D.C. hotels near the Inauguration worth booking

Washington, D.C. may not have the Super Bowl this year, but it does have one other event that is sure to bring in plenty of crowds: The Inauguration. Curbed has put together a list of hotels near the U.S. Capitol that still have some rooms available.

2017 inaugural ceremonies map and guidelines, revealed

Nearly 250,000 color-coded tickets have been printed for the 58th Presidential Inaugural Ceremonies on January 20, and soon they will be ready to be released. Before then, the JCCIC unveiled the map and guidelines for the Inaugural Ceremonies.

What to do on Inauguration Day that doesn't involve politics

On January 20, Barack Obama will pass the Presidential torch to Donald Trump. For those who may want to avoid all of the political hullabaloo, check out the events and venues mapped below, from a jazz concert to a cabaret to a celebrity-filled bash.

Airbnb reservations expected to boom during upcoming inauguration

Over 10,000 renters are expected to use Airbnb for the upcoming inauguration of Donald Trump, a 600 percent increase from 2013. Some hosts have begun raising their prices, while others have hesitantly decided to close their doors for the event.

Following Trump win, inauguration hotel bookings in D.C. slower than usual

With every presidential election season, there tends to be a large quantity of requests for hotel bookings in Washington, D.C. for the inauguration. This year, though, phones in the District’s hotels have been more quiet than usual.

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