Donald Trump’s Inauguration Weekend: Schedule Of Events
Mother Nature has stymied the best laid plans of Donald Trump’s inaugural — the pomp and ceremony of an outdoor Capitol swearing in ceremony, followed by a procession down Pennsylvania Avenue.
Trump announced earlier on Friday that the major events would be held inside due to the forecasted Arctic blast, which is expected to hit Washington, D.C., Monday and bring wind chills as low as minus 10 or lower.
The Capitol Rotunda will host the Oath of Office ceremony between Trump and JDVance, which is likely to be witnessed by only a small crowd of perhaps 1,000 people. The parade is being moved to Capital One Arena about two miles from Capitol Hill. Trump has promised to join his supporters at Capital One Arena after the Capitol Hill ceremony.
Other indoor events will take place as planned on the inauguration weekend, including a variety of balls, cocktail receptions, and parties for Trump’s supporters and allies. There will also be lobbying shops from corporations that want to become friends with the new administration.
Carrie Underwood, Lee Greenwood, Kid Rock and The Village People are among the performers scheduled for Trump’s event. That said, Carrie Underwood, Lee Greenwood, Kid Rock and The Village People are among the performers scheduled for Trump’s event.
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Here’s a rundown of what to expect:
Friday
The Creative Coalition hosts a “100 leader dinner & salute to the military” at the American Legion with Jeffrey Ross, Diedrich Bär, Iain Armitage Steven Weber Yolanda Ross Sami Gayle as the hosts.
Snoop Dogg is expected to perform at the first Crypto Ball at the Andrew W. Mellon Auditorium, per Politico.
Saturday
Trump hosts fireworks and a reception at his Sterling, VA golf club. Vance will host a reception and dinner for the cabinet. ArtNews reports that the fundraiser will be held at National Gallery of Art.
Peter Thiel is hosting an event at his home with David Sacks, per the New York Times.
Sunday
Trump attends the laying of wreaths at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier in the Arlington National Cemetery.
At 3 p.m. At 3 p.m. ET, Trump’s Make America Great Again Rally will be held at Capital One Arena. Kid Rock, Billy Ray Cyrus and The Village People will perform, as well as the Liberty University Praise Choir. According to the AP, Jon Voight, Elon Mots, Hulk Hogan and Dana White of UFC, as well as podcasters Charlie Kirk, Megyn Kelley and Anuel AA are all expected to speak.
Trump will speak at a candlelight meal at the National Building Museum that evening.
Monday morning
Trump will attend St. John’s Episcopal Church across Lafayette Park from White House.
They will then motorcade to the U.S. Capitol. The motorcade will continue to the U.S. Capitol.
According to the AP, “The President’s Own United States Marine Band” and The University of Nebraska Lincoln Combined Choirs will perform a prelude at the swearing-in. Trump’s inaugural committee has also announced that opera singer Christopher Macchio and Greenwood will perform.
Amy Klobuchar, D-MN, will now call the Senate to Order.
Franklin Graham will deliver the invocation. Franklin Graham will give the invocation.
Vance will be sworn in by Justice Brett Kavanaugh.
Underwood will perform “America the Beautiful”, accompanied by the Armed Forces Chorus and the United States Naval Academy Glee Club.
At 12 noon ET, Chief Justice John Roberts is scheduled to administer the oath.
The U.S. The Naval Glee Club performs “The Battle Hymn of the Republic.”
Trump will deliver his inaugural address.
Rabbi Dr. Ari Berman will deliver the benediction, followed by Imam Husham Al-Husainy from the Karbalaa Islam Center, Pastor Lorenzo Sewell, and Rev. Fr. Frank Mann, according to the AP.
The Capitol will be left empty when former President Biden and Vice President Harris leave.
Trump will then review the troops on the east front of Capitol. Then he will inspect the troops in front of the Capitol on the east side.
The swearing-in ceremony will also take place at Capitol One Arena.
Trump then will head to the Oval Office for a signing ceremony.
Monday evening
Trump will be expected to speak at several inaugural balls.
The Commander in Chief Ball will feature Rascal Flatts, Parker McCollum and more.
Nelly and Jason Aldean from The Village People will perform at the Liberty Inaugural ball, along with a surprise guest.
Gavin DeGraw will perform at Starlight Ball.
Tuesday
