Some looking to attend the presidential parade inside Capitol One Arena in Washington, D.C., had to make a tough choice when they got to the security checkpoint outside: Ditch your bag, or lose a shot at seeing the presidential parade.

Capital One Arena policy does not allow for attendees to bring belongings inside for the inauguration celebration.

Former Vice President Mike Pence 's entrance into President Donald Trump 's inauguration was met with boos from Capital One Arena, where thousands of Trump supporters gathered ahead of the inaugural parade on Monday. Newsweek reached out to Pence's team for comment via email.

Organizers have placed a desk and chair onstage at Capital One Arena, where Trump could sign a slew of executive orders after he takes the oath of office Monday afternoon. A red chair with a small table was placed on the stage around 10 a.m., hours before he is expected to appear.

Ahead of the swearing-in, Trump will attend a service at St. John's Episcopal Church in the morning. Then, he and Melania Trump will head to the White House for tea with outgoing President Joe Biden and First Lady Jill Biden.

Organizers announced they would have outdoor boards broadcasting events for supporters "not able to make it into the arena."

As many gather at Capital One Arena for Trump's inauguration, expensive items like Louis Vuitton bags have been dumped on the sidewalk in order to enter the event.

While thanking a crowd following President Trump's inauguration, Musk put his hand to his heart and raised it up at an angle that had many googling "nazi salute."

Donald Trump issued pardons for participants in the Jan. 6 riot at the U.S. Capitol, one of his first acts after being sworn in as the country’s 47th president on Monday.

President Donald Trump, fresh off his inauguration, joined his supporters to view the 2025 Inaugural Parade at Capital One Arena in Washington, D.C.

President Donald Trump was sworn in as the 47th president on Monday, January 21, at the United States Capitol rotunda. He then headed to Capital One Arena for an indoor presidential parade amid frigid cold weather.