Baby strollers and umbrellas are permitted at the parade. Glass bottles are banned. A U.S. District Court judge ruled yesterday that the checkpoints are constitutional as long as clear guidelines are followed and police officers and Secret Service agents don't have arbitrary discretion to search people. Attorneys for demonstrators gave a Web site where they said they will collect any complaints that police do not follow the rules. The National Weather Service predicts rain today, mixing with or changing to snow and sleet during the afternoon, with highs in the thirties.
Light snow is likely tonight.
The backup plan for today's swearing-in calls for it to be indoors, in the Capitol Rotunda, if the weather is severe enough. In a worst-case scenario, which officials are not talking about publicly yet, the parade could be canceled. As of last night, though, the decision was to go ahead with the outdoor events as planned. Check here for the latest information. Tickets ordered after Jan. 10 will be available at the Inaugural Events Will-Call Office at the Ronald Reagan Building and International Trade Center, Hemisphere Suite A. Hours are 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.