District Students: Submit Essays and Win Tickets to the Inauguration Answer this question and you could win tickets to the Inauguration:     "How can I contribute to my neighborhood through community service?"     Parents and guardians submitting essays must reside in the District of Columbia and their student must attend middle school or high school in DC. Each selected entrant will receive three tickets to the Inaugural Parade on January 20, one for themselves and two guests. These tickets will allow them access to a special bleacher near the Presidential Reviewing Stand in front of the White House for the entire parade.     All submissions are due by 11:59 pm, January 11.     Essays should be no more than 500 words.     Submit your entry.