Donald Trump Inauguration Schedule: Full Details of Swearing-In, Ball Dance, and Parade

Jan 20, 2025 Komal Das

Donald Trump will be sworn in as the 47th president on January 20, 2025, at 12 p.m. ET. The ceremony will be held indoors at the Capitol Rotunda due to cold temperatures

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The inauguration lasts three days, with costs covered by donations and corporate contributions, and will be broadcast globally

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Donald Trump's Inauguration Schedule Monday, January 20 Morning Worship Service: Trump and his family will attend a private prayer service at St. John’s Episcopal Church

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Tea at the White House: Trump and Melania will host Joe Biden and Kamala Harris Swearing-in ceremony: Trump will take the oath at noon, followed by his inaugural address

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Tea at the White House: Trump and Melania will host Joe Biden and Kamala Harris Swearing-in ceremony: Trump will take the oath at noon, followed by his inaugural address

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Historical Significance Trump’s inauguration marks a rare comeback, becoming the second president to win a second term after losing a previous election

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Schedule of Events The day starts with a service at St. John’s Church, followed by tea at the White House and performances by the U.S. Marine Band

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Opening Invocation Senator Amy Klobuchar opens, with an invocation by Timothy Cardinal Dolan and Reverend Franklin Graham. Christopher Macchio sings "Oh, America"

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Vice Presidential Oath Justice Brett Kavanaugh swears in JD Vance, followed by Carrie Underwood’s "America the Beautiful"

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Presidential Oath and Address Chief Justice John Roberts swears in Trump, followed by his address and "The Battle Hymn of the Republic"

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Benediction Religious leaders give the benediction, ending with the National Anthem by Christopher Macchio

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