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When can I pay my respects to Sen. McCain at the Arizona State Capitol?

The events on Aug. 29, what would have been the senator's 82nd birthday, will begin with a private ceremony followed by a chance for everyone to pay their respects to Sen. McCain.

Sen. John McCain will lie in state at the Arizona State Capitol Wednesday, on what would have been his 82nd birthday.

Only two other people have had the same honor in the last 40 years: Arizona State Senator Marilyn Jarrett in 2006 and Olympic gold medalist Jesse Owens in 1980.

McCain died Saturday at his family’s ranch near Sedona after battling an aggressive form of brain cancer for over a year.

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The events on Aug. 29 will begin with a private ceremony followed by a chance for everyone to pay their respects to Sen. McCain.

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What's going to happen at the Arizona State Capitol ceremony?

According to McCain's Office, Sen. McCain's motorcade will arrive at the capitol at about 9:50 a.m. Gov. Doug Ducey and his wife, Angela, will greet Cindy McCain and the family at the capitol plaza.

The Arizona National Guard Casket Team will carry Sen. McCain's body to the Arizona State Capitol Rotunda. Cindy McCain will be escorted there by her sons, Jack and Jimmy.

Arizona veterans, military, and first responders will line the plaza and Sen. McCain will be placed on a catafalque in the center of the rotunda.

The private ceremony will begin at approximately 10 a.m.

Who will be at the Arizona State Capitol ceremony?

Father Edward A. Reese will give the invocation. Gov. Ducey and former Sen. Jon Kyl will give remarks.

The presentation of wreath will be conducted by former Congressman Jim Kolbe, a friend of John McCain's. And "the other senator from Arizona" Sen. Jeff Flake will give the benediction.

Once the ceremony is over, the McCain family will be escorted to the casket and lead procession.

Sen. McCain will lie in state with an Arizona National Guard of Honor.

How can I pay my respects to Sen. McCain?

At 2 p.m. the doors to the Arizona Capitol will open. The public will be able to pay their respects to Sen. McCain.

No cameras, photography or firearms are allowed at the viewing. A release from the McCain office said gun lockers will be available for temporary storage. Small bags, however, will be permitted.

Rick Davis, McCain family spokesperson, said as long as there are people in line to pay their respects to Sen. McCain, the Capitol will remain open.

Where do I park?

Jefferson and Adams streets will be closed between 15th and 19th avenues until the end of Wednesday's events. Those wishing to pay their respects can park at the State Fairgrounds where buses will take them to the Capitol. The buses will begin transporting guests at noon.

Other parking locations include several surface parking areas and parking garages around the Arizona State Capitol. Spaces are limited.

A map of authorized parking areas can be found here.

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