LIVE: Trump, Vance inauguration ceremonies in Washington, DC
Jan 20, 2025
Donald Trump and Middletown-native JD Vance will be sworn-in Monday to serve as the next President and Vice President of the United States. You can watch the proceedings live in the player below: Here is a look at the schedule of events. MondayChurch service:Trump will start the day by attending a service at St. Johns Episcopal Church, located across Lafayette Park from the White House, a tradition for presidents-elect.White House tea: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 thats traditionally held to welcome a new president.Swearing-in ceremony inside the U.S. Capitol Rotunda:Musical Prelude by The University of NebraskaLincoln Combined ChoirsPrelude: The Presidents Own, by the United States Marine BandCall to order by Sen. Amy Klobuchar, D-MinnesotaInvocation by Cardinal Timothy Dolan, archbishop of New York, and the Rev. Franklin Graham of Samaritans Purse and The Billy Graham Evangelistic AssociationOh, America! by opera singer Christopher D. MacchioThe vice presidential oath of office administered by U.S. Supreme Court Justice Brett KavanaughAmerica the Beautiful, by Carrie Underwood, the Armed Forced Chorus and the United States Naval Academy Glee ClubThe presidential oath of office administered by Supreme Court Chief Justice John RobertsThe Battle Hymn of the Republic, performed by the U.S. Naval Academy Glee ClubTrumps inaugural addressBenediction from Yeshiva Universitys 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 BrooklynThe Star-Spangled Banner, by Christopher MacchioFarewell to the former president:A formal farewell will be held for Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris as they depart the Capitol. The presidents Signing Room ceremony:Trump will head to the Presidents 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.Inaugural 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 CeremoniesPass in review: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 Washingtons Capitol One Arena. The event is expected to feature remarks from Trump and marching bandsOval Office ceremony:Trump heads to the White House for an Oval Office ceremonyInaugural balls:Commander in Chief Inaugural Ball: 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: Rapper Nelly, country singer Jason Aldean and disco band The Village People are scheduled to perform at the ball geared toward Trumps supporters. Trump is set to give remarks.Starlight Ball: 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.