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Inauguration day questions
So DH and I are planning to be in New Zealand for the month of January. Seeing as I missed a lot of the spirit and celebration of Election Day, I'm thinking I really want to be in the States for inauguration and possibly cut our trip short or cancel it altogether because it seems like something so historical that really the last place I want to be is on the other side of the world.
With that said, this would not be an easy sell to DH so before I go down that road, I'm wondering if those of you who have been to inauguration before, what is it like? What can I expect? Do you have to camp out before to even go to the parade? DD will be 10 mos by then so I won't bea able to camp out before. Are there other events around town afterwards to celebrate or is the president just sworn in and that's it?
Thanks for any info.
Re: Inauguration day questions
ditto zoe - if you go, I would certainly plan on "roughing it". I can't imagine it being an easy place to find a nice place to eat dinner with the crowds let alone find a hotel to book. And thats on top of the inherent craziness of that area
I've gone to two inaugurations, and there's a lot of standing out in the cold. In the past, I got there about 2 hours before the parade started, but it sounds like things may be crazier this year, so I'm not sure what to expect. Security is VERY tight. You have to go through security (metal detectors, bag checks) to get anywhere near the parade route. The President and family ride in a limo through most of the parade, but they usually get out and walk at some point. I'm not sure if they'll do that this year... it probably depends on security issues.
Thanks girls. I have friends to stay with but was just wondering about how the day will look and whether it's something I want to do with a baby. I was with her in the crowds at the speech in Berlin and that was crazy, but at least it was summer. I'll have to think about it more.
Anyone know if there will be any celebrations or anything in Chicago? I'm just thinking I want to be in the States with other Americans. It seems like too big a moment to be in a camper van in New Zealand somewhere. Oh who knows.....I'm just homesick and bummed that I missed something this big.