WASHINGTON (AP) — The pageantry and events surrounding President-elect Donald Trump’s inauguration kick off this weekend with fireworks and a rally earlier than Monday’s inaugural ceremony, parade and balls.
Right here’s a take a look at the lineup of official occasions for the 4 days surrounding Trump’s second inauguration as president. It’s unclear how the choice to maneuver Trump’s swearing-in ceremony indoors to the Capitol Rotunda may have an effect on the scheduled lineup for the ceremony:
Saturday
Cupboard dinner:
Vice President-elect JD Vance will attend a night reception for incoming Cupboard members and host a dinner in Washington.
Fireworks present:
Trump will host a night reception and fireworks present at his golf membership in Sterling, Va.
Sunday
Arlington ceremony:
The president-elect will take part in a wreath-laying ceremony on the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier at Arlington Nationwide Cemetery.
MAGA rally:
Within the night, Trump will maintain a campaign-style “MAGA Victory” rally at Capital One Area in downtown D.C.
The rally is about to incorporate performances by Child Rock, Billy Ray Cyrus, The Village Individuals, Lee Greenwood and a Liberty College choir that may pay tribute to the tried assassination of Trump in Butler, Pa., the place one rallygoer was killed and three folks had been injured, together with Trump, whose ear was grazed by a bullet.
Rally audio system will embody Trump, Vance, Elon Musk, former wrestling star Hulk Hogan, actor Jon Voight, UFC President Dana White, Puerto Rican reggaeton star Anuel AA, Turning Level founder Charlie Kirk and conservative podcaster Megyn Kelly,
Dinner:
Trump will attend a candlelight dinner, at which he’s anticipated to talk.
Monday
Church service:
Trump will begin the day by attending a service at St. John’s Episcopal Church, situated throughout Lafayette Park from the White Home, a convention for presidents-elect.
White Home tea:
Trump and incoming first girl Melania Trump will meet outgoing President Joe Biden and First Girl Jill Biden on the White Home for a tea that’s historically held to welcome a brand new president.
Swearing-in ceremony contained in the U.S. Capitol Rotunda:
Musical Prelude by The College of Nebraska–Lincoln Mixed Choirs
Prelude: “The President’s Own,” by america Marine Band
Name to order by Sen. Amy Klobuchar, D-Minnesota
Invocation by Cardinal Timothy Dolan, archbishop of New York, and the Rev. Franklin Graham of Samaritan’s Purse and The Billy Graham Evangelistic Affiliation
“Oh, America!” by opera singer Christopher D. Macchio
The vice presidential oath of workplace administered by U.S. Supreme Courtroom Justice Brett Kavanaugh
“America the Beautiful,” by Carrie Underwood, the Armed Compelled Refrain and america Naval Academy Glee Membership
The presidential oath of workplace administered by Supreme Courtroom Chief Justice John Roberts
“The Battle Hymn of the Republic,” carried out by the U.S. Naval Academy Glee Membership
Trump’s inaugural handle
Benediction from Yeshiva College’s President Rabbi Dr. Ari Berman, Imam Husham Al-Husainy of the Karbalaa Islamic Heart, Senior Pastor Lorenzo Sewell of 180 Church Detroit and the Rev. Fr. Frank Mann of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Brooklyn
“The Star-Spangled Banner,” by Christopher Macchio
Farewell to the previous president:
A proper farewell will probably be held for Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris as they depart the Capitol.
The president’s Signing Room ceremony:
Trump will head to the President’s Room simply off the Senate Chamber within the U.S. Capitol for a signing ceremony, the place members of Congress watch because the newly sworn-in president indicators nominations, memorandums or govt orders.
Inaugural luncheon:
The brand new president and vice chairman will attend a luncheon at Statuary Corridor within the U.S. Capitol hosted by the Joint Congressional Committee on Inaugural Ceremonies
Go in overview:
After the luncheon, the president and vice chairman will head to the East Entrance steps of the Capitol, the place they’re to overview the army troops.
Presidential parade:
Due to chilly climate, Trump is shifting the standard parade down Pennsylvania Avenue to Washington’s Capitol One Area. The occasion is anticipated to characteristic marching bands and remarks from Trump.
Oval Workplace ceremony:
Trump will head to the White Home for an Oval Workplace ceremony.
Inaugural balls:
Commander in Chief Inaugural Ball: Nation music band Rascal Flatts and nation singer Parker McCollum will carry out on the ball geared towards army service members. Trump is scheduled to talk.
Liberty Inaugural Ball: Nation singer Jason Aldean and disco band The Village Persons are scheduled to carry out on the ball geared towards Trump’s supporters. Trump is about to provide remarks.
Starlight Ball: Singer-songwriter Gavin DeGraw will carry out and Trump will communicate on the third inaugural ball, at which visitors are anticipated to be huge donors of the incoming president.
Tuesday
Nationwide prayer service:
Trump will attend the standard prayer service the morning after the inauguration on the Washington Nationwide Cathedral.
Initially Revealed: January 17, 2025 at 2:42 PM EST
