Trump inauguration date, time, schedule of events
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Donald Trump was sworn into the White House for his second term as President of the United States.
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Watch Donald Trump’s presidential inauguration live
Here's how you can watch Trump's inauguration, swearing-in ceremony and the Capital One Arena parade live, plus more coverage of his first day in his second term.
Here's a look at the schedule of key events:
How to watch the inauguration live
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Schedule of key inauguration events
Timeline:
The Trump Vance Inaugural Committee released the timeline of key events related to Trump’s inauguration:
Monday, Jan. 20, 2025
- St. John’s Church Service
Trump will start the day by attending a service at St. John’s Episcopal Church, located across Lafayette Park from the White House, a tradition for presidents-elect.
- Tea at the White House
Trump and incoming first lady Melania Trump will meet outgoing President Joe Biden and first lady Jill Biden at the White House for a tea that's traditionally held to welcome a new president.
- Swearing-In Ceremony: US Capitol
Musical Prelude by The University of Nebraska–Lincoln Combined Choirs
Prelude: "The President’s Own," by the United States Marine Band
Call 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 Association
"Oh, America!" by opera singer Christopher D. Macchio
The vice presidential oath of office administered by U.S. Supreme Court Justice Brett Kavanaugh
"America the Beautiful," by Carrie Underwood, the Armed Forced Chorus and the United States Naval Academy Glee Club
The presidential oath of office administered by Supreme Court Chief Justice John Roberts
"The Battle Hymn of the Republic," performed by the U.S. Naval Academy Glee Club
Trump’s inaugural address
Benediction from Yeshiva University’s President Rabbi Dr. Ari Berman, Imam Husham Al-Husainy of the Karbalaa Islamic Center, 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 Former President and Vice President
A formal farewell will be held for Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris as they depart the Capitol
- US Capitol Departure Ceremony
- The President’s Signing Room Ceremony
Trump will head to the President's Room just off the Senate Chamber in the U.S. Capitol for a signing ceremony, where members of Congress watch as the newly sworn in president signs nominations, memorandums or executive orders.
- JCCIC Congressional Luncheon
The new president and vice president attend a luncheon at Statuary Hall in the U.S. Capitol hosted by the Joint Congressional Committee on Inaugural Ceremonies
- The President’s Review of the Troops
After the luncheon, the president and vice president head to the East Front steps of the Capitol, where they are to review the military troops.
- Presidential Parade
Because of cold weather, Trump is moving the traditional parade down Pennsylvania Avenue to Washington's Capitol One Arena. The event is expected to feature remarks from Trump and marching bands
- Oval Office Signing Ceremony at The White House
Trump heads to the White House for an Oval Office ceremony
- Commander in Chief Ball President Donald J. Trump Delivers Remarks
Country music band Rascal Flatts and country singer Parker McCollum will perform at the ball geared toward military service members. Trump is scheduled to speak.
- Liberty Inaugural Ball President Donald J. Trump Delivers Remarks
Rapper Nelly, country singer Jason Aldean and disco band The Village People are scheduled to perform at the ball geared toward Trump's supporters. Trump is set to give remarks.
- Starlight BallPresident Donald J. Trump Delivers Remarks
Singer-songwriter Gavin DeGraw will perform and Trump will speak at the third inaugural ball, at which guests are expected to be big donors of the incoming president.
Tuesday, Jan. 21, 2025
- National Prayer Service
Trump will attend the traditional prayer service the morning after the inauguration at Washington National Cathedral.