White House Tweetup: Register
Registration has closed for this Tweetup. Watch the Official Visit live on Wednesday, March 14th on WhiteHouse.gov/live and follow what people are saying on Twitter with the hashtag #WHTweetup.
On March 14, President Obama and the First Lady will welcome Prime Minister David Cameron of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland and his wife, Samantha Cameron, to the White House for an Official Visit. The visit will highlight the fundamental importance of the U.S.-UK special relationship and the depth of the friendship between the American people and the people of the United Kingdom.
The visit begins with an arrival ceremony on the South Lawn of the White House, a tradition that started during the Kennedy Administration to formally welcome a visiting head of state. For the next White House Tweetup, we're inviting our followers on Twitter to attend the Arrival Ceremony, and of course tweet!
Interested in joining? Sign up for your chance to join other @WhiteHouse followers for the Arrival Ceremony. In order to apply, you must follow @WhiteHouse on Twitter. After you sign up for your chance to attend, spread the word! Let your followers know that you signed up for the #WHTweetup and tell us @WhiteHouse.
Tweetup Q&A
What is a Tweetup?
A Tweetup is an in-person meeting of people who use social media to engage with the White House on Twitter. This Tweetup is an opportunity to attend the Arrival Ceremony at the White House. We also encourage participants to live tweet while they’re here.
Past White House Tweetups have included the Twitter Town Hall with the President, a Town Hall with President Obama at University of Maryland, a Tweetup Briefing with Press Secretary Jay Carney, a Let's Move! Tweetup for the First Lady's garden harvest, a Republic of Korea Arrival Ceremony Tweetup, a Holiday Open House Tweetup and a State of the Union Tweetup.
How do I register?
Registration opens at 4:00 p.m. ET on Friday, February 17th and closes on Sunday, February 19th at 11:59 p.m. EST on http://www.wh.gov/tweetup. Registration is for one person (you) plus one guest. It is non-transferable.
Do I need to have a Twitter account to register?
This event is designed for people who regularly interact with the White House via social media through Twitter. Registration is open to those who are active Twitter users who follow @WhiteHouse.
What are the registration requirements?
Registration indicates your intent to travel to the White House in Washington, D.C. on Wednesday, March 14th to attend the State Arrival in person. You and your optional guest will bear any costs associated with travel and lodging. All registrants must be at least 18 years old. All guests will be required to present a valid, government-issued photo identification (detailed here).
Does my registration include a guest?
Yes.
Each registration provides a place for one person (you) and one optional guest.
What if I cannot come to Washington, DC?
If you cannot come to the White House in Washington, D.C. to attend in person, you should not register for the Tweetup. You can follow the Tweetup on Twitter with the hashtag #WHTweetup and watch the event live on WhiteHouse.gov/live.
Check back on WhiteHouse.gov/Tweetup and follow @WhiteHouse for updates on upcoming Tweetups.
When will I know if I am selected?
The White House will contact applicants via email with additional instructions to those that have been invited or added to the waitlist. If you have been selected, you will be notified no later than Tuesday, February 21st.
