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Dedication Ceremony FAQs

Restricted/Prohibited Items

To avoid lengthy security delays, we recommend that guests not bring prohibited items, and avoid (if possible) hard-to-search items like baby strollers. Items that are prohibited include: coolers, backpacks, large handbags, umbrellas, chair-back seats, mace and similar substances, or weapons of any type.  Items that are permitted include cameras, video recorders, uncased binoculars, small handbags, pagers, cell phones, seat cushions and appropriate clothes for weather conditions.

Food/Beverage Services

Food and beverage will be available for purchase on site. Please note no outside food is allowed into the event due to on-site security. While food vendors will be available, lines may be very long or locations may be a long distance from your seating area. Eat a good meal before coming to the dedication.

Wheelchair Access

Seating for persons requiring the use of wheelchairs is available at the Dedication Ceremony.  Parties that include wheelchair attendees will be seated together within a designated ADA seating area.  Please note that wheelchairs will not be available at the event.

Clothing Recommendations

Weather temperatures in the Washington, DC area traditionally vary from high 90s to even 100 degrees during this weekend. Seating is in the open so there will be limited shade.  Sunscreen or hats are advisable. We also recommend comfortable, flat soled walking shoes.  Attendees may have to walk on some areas that are not paved ground. Attendees may also want to bring a poncho in case of rain.

Extra Medications/List of Medications

Plan for a long day and bring extra needed medicines that you are currently taking or might need for ailments or allergies.  Keep a list of medications you are currently taking and any serious medical conditions that you have on a list (easily accessible) to aid medical staff in case of an emergency. In case of emergency you may also want to have a list of emergency contacts on your person.  Oxygen equipment as well as seeing-eye dogs will be permitted at all official Dedication events.