The festivities and parties surrounding the inauguration of President-elect Donald Trump began this weekend in Washington, with fireworks and a rally before the inauguration ceremony, parade and balls this Monday (20).
On inauguration day, Trump participates in religious events, a meeting with President Joe Biden, balls and banquets – not to mention the inauguration ceremony itself, which begins at 2 pm Brasília time. Check out what the busy day of the 47th US president will be like.
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Religious service:
Trump will begin the day by attending a service at St. John’s Episcopal Church, across from the White House, in a tradition for presidents-elect.
Tea at the White House:
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Trump and future first lady Melania Trump will meet President Joe Biden and first lady Jill Biden at the White House for a tea that is traditionally held to welcome a new president.
Inauguration ceremony inside the U.S. Capitol Rotunda (2 p.m. ET):
- Musical prelude sung by the University of Nebraska–Lincoln choir
- Prelude: “The President’s Own,” performed by the United States Marine Corps Band
- Opening led by Senator Amy Klobuchar, Democrat of Minnesota
- Invocation by Cardinal Timothy Dolan, Archbishop of New York, and the Rev. Franklin Graham of Samaritan’s Purse and the Billy Graham Evangelical Association
- “Oh, America!” by opera singer Christopher Macchio
- Vice President’s Oath, taken by U.S. Supreme Court Justice Brett Kavanaugh
- “America the Beautiful,” sung by Carrie Underwood and performed by the Armed Forces Chorus and the United States Naval Academy Chorus
- President’s oath of office, taken by Supreme Court Chief Justice John Roberts
- “The Battle Hymn of the Republic,” sung by the U.S. Naval Academy Chorus
- Trump’s inauguration speech
- Blessing from Yeshiva University President Rabbi Dr. Ari Berman; imam Husham Al-Husainy of the Karbalaa Islamic Center; senior pastor Lorenzo Sewell of 180 Church Detroit; and Reverend Frank Mann of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Brooklyn
- “The Star-Spangled Banner”, sung by Christopher Macchio
Farewell to the former president:
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A formal farewell will be held for Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris as they leave the Capitol.
President’s Signing Room Ceremony:
Trump will head to the President’s Room, just next to the Senate at the U.S. Capitol, for a signing ceremony, where members of Congress will watch as the newly inaugurated president signs appointments, memorandums or executive orders.
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Inauguration lunch:
The new president and vice president will attend a luncheon in Statuary Hall at the U.S. Capitol, hosted by the Joint Congressional Committee on Inaugural Ceremonies.
Passage in review:
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After lunch, the president and vice president will head to the steps of the East Front of the Capitol, where they will review the military troops.
Presidential parade:
Due to the cold weather, Trump moved the traditional parade down Pennsylvania Avenue to Capitol One Arena, a Washington gymnasium. The event is expected to include speeches from Trump and marching bands.
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Ceremony in the Oval Office:
Trump heads to the White House for a ceremony in the Oval Office.
Inaugural balls:
- Commander in Chief Inaugural Ball: Country music band Rascal Flatts and country singer Parker McCollum will perform at the ball aimed at military service members. Trump is scheduled to speak.
- Freedom Inauguration Ball: Rapper Nelly, country singer Jason Aldean and disco band The Village People are scheduled to perform at the ball aimed at Trump supporters. Trump is expected to give a speech.
- Baile Starlight: Singer-songwriter Gavin DeGraw will perform and Trump will speak at the third inaugural ball, where guests are expected to be major donors to the president-elect.
