photo by Roberta
From MPD:
“NSSE Event Notice:
Counting and Certification of the 2024 Presidential Election and State Funeral of Former President Jimmy Carter
Monday, January 6 – Thursday, January 9, 2025
On Monday, January 6, 2025 the counting and certification of the 2024 Presidential Election will occur during a Joint Session of Congress. From Tuesday, January 7, 2025, through Thursday, January 9, 2025, the State Funeral of former President Jimmy Carter will take place in the District of Columbia. Numerous law enforcement agencies, including the Metropolitan Police Department, the United States Secret Service, the United States Capitol Police and others will provide security for the event to ensure the safety of visiting dignitaries, attendees, and members of the public.
Road Closures, Parking Restrictions and Transit Impacts
Monday, January 6:
Closures and restrictions around the United States Capitol Complex.
Tuesday, January 7:
Closures and restrictions around the United States Naval Memorial, National Mall and United States Capitol Complex.
Rolling road closures for dignitary movements and motorcades.
Wednesday, January 8:
Closures and restrictions around the United States Capitol Complex.
Thursday, January 9:
Widespread closures across Northwest for State Funeral at the Washington National Cathedral.
Rolling road closures for dignitary movements and motorcades.
Prohibited Items for State Funeral of Former President Jimmy Carter
Aerosols
Ammunition
Animals other than service/guide animals
Backpacks and bags exceeding size restrictions (18” by 13” by 7”)
Balloons
Bicycles
Coolers
Drones and other unmanned aircraft systems
Explosives
Firearms
Flammable liquids
Glass, thermal, or metal containers
Laser pointers
Mace / Pepper spray
Packages
Range Finders
Recreational motorized mobility devices
Selfie Sticks
Signs exceeding the size restrictions (20’ x 3’ x 1/4”)
Structures
Supports for signs and placards
Toy guns
Weapons of any kind
Any other items determined to be potential safety hazards”