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What to Know About the Trump Inauguration Schedule
Here are activities planned around the inauguration of President-elect Donald Trump, who will be sworn into office at noon Eastern on Monday in the U.S. Capitol, though the timing of some events might shift due to moving the ceremony inside:
MONDAY, JAN. 20
St. John’s Episcopal Church service, on Lafayette Square across from the White House.
The traditional tea at the White House with the president-elect, Melania Trump, President Joe Biden and first lady Jill Biden.
Swearing-in ceremony, first for Vice President-elect J.D. Vance and then for Trump in the rotunda of the U.S. Capitol. Country music star Carrie Underwood will perform “America the Beautiful,” while tenor Christopher Macchio will sing the national anthem. Lee Greenwood will also perform.
Trump’s inaugural address.
A farewell ceremony for President Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris as they leave the Capitol.
A ceremony in the Capitol in which the new president signs executive orders or other documents.
Luncheon at the U.S. Capitol, hosted by the Joint Congressional Committee on Inaugural Ceremonies.
Indoor parade, Capital One Arena.
Oval Office signing ceremony, the White House.
Commander-in-Chief Ball, with performances by the band Rascal Flatts and Parker McCollum. Trump delivers remarks.
Liberty Ball, with performances by Jason Aldean, the Village People and Nelly. Trump delivers remarks.
Starlight Ball, with performance by Gavin DeGraw. Trump delivers remarks.
TUESDAY, JAN. 21
National interfaith prayer service, Washington National Cathedral.
Last updated 6:09 a.m., Jan. 20, 2025
by States Newsroom staff, Virginia Mercury
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