There are still two weeks until Inauguration Day, when President-elect Donald Trump takes office.

If you want to make the 10- to 15-hour drive from Florida to Washington, D.C., or fly to the inauguration, tickets are free. But you can’t just sign up because numbers are limited and you have to request it from your local congressman.

Here’s what you should know about Inauguration Day and how to figure out which Senator or House member you should request for the inauguration ceremony.

When is Inauguration Day?

Inauguration Day, which occurs every four years on January 20, falls on a Monday this year. In two weeks, on Monday, January 20, Donald Trump and Vice President-elect JD Vance will take office.

How do you get tickets to the presidential inauguration?

According to USA.gov, tickets for the inaugurations are limited and available only upon request.

“Tickets are free and allow you to watch in person on the grounds of the U.S. Capitol as the President and Vice President are sworn in on January 20, 2025,” says USA.gov.

“Tickets will be available from your members of Congress in the weeks leading up to the inauguration. Some members may begin accepting ticket requests earlier.

Use USA.gov’s search function to find and contact your Senators and House Member.

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Inaugural events are planned by the Joint Congressional Committee on Inaugural Ceremonies and include the swearing-in, inaugural address and commencement ceremony. Other events surrounding the inauguration include an inaugural parade and inaugural balls.

Contributor: Victoria E. Freile, USA TODAY Network

This article originally appeared in the Palm Beach Post: Inauguration Day tickets are limited but free. How to get them