On Tue, Jul 10, 2012 at 6:23 PM, Béria Lima <berialima@gmail.com> wrote:
Well, you need to care a valid ID with you all time, not necessarily your passport.

But then, I lived almost 3 years in Europe and the only times someone asked for my passport was in the airports to get in and out.  ;)


Unfortunately, in a federal zone like Washington DC, post-9/11, it's more likely you'll be required to show proper ID than for most other places.

I do not know whether this will be the case at the Library of Congress reception tomorrow, but I would bring your passport just to make sure. Let's make sure there's no one standing outside and blocked from this event.

To restate the directions from the Wikimedia DC folks again:

If you will not arrive to Washington, DC in time to pick up your badge but would still like to attend the reception, please email events@wikimediadc.org with your name and affiliation, and we will make sure you will be to attend. And please remember to add your name on the event's page, as having an accurate headcount will help us with preparations: http://wikimania2012.wikimedia.org/wiki/Google_Reception

Please note that all guests musts go through Library of Congress security to enter the venue, and, as such, we strongly suggest that you leave large bags and laptops at your hotel/hostel/home. Doing so will make going through security a much faster and smoother process and will give you more time to enjoy the event.