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What time is Trump's inauguration? Schedule of events

President-elect Donald Trump's inauguration day is January 20. His second inauguration will be moved indoors, due to the snow and cold temperatures.

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Timeline:

Monday, January 20 (Inauguration Day)

Trump will attend a worship service at St. John’s Episcopal Church in downtown D.C.

Trump and incoming first lady Melania Trump will join the Bidens for tea at the White House.

Trump will take the oath of office at 12 p.m. on Monday, January 20. 

Trump will then gather with aides and lawmakers for the President’s Signing Room Ceremony at the U.S. Capitol to sign executive orders or memorandums.

The JCCIC Congressional Luncheon will follow, attended by the new president, vice president, Senate leaders, and JCCIC members.

Trump will then most likely head to Capital One Arena for the presidential parade. 

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He'll then travel from Capital One Arena to the White House in a motorcade along Pennsylvania Ave. 

At the White House, Trump will participate in the traditional Oval Office signing ceremony for executive orders or nominations.

Trump will attend three Inaugural balls: Commander in Chief Ball, Liberty Inaugural Ball, and the Starlight Ball. He is scheduled to speak at all three balls.

  • Commander in Chief Ball focused on military service members
  • Liberty Inaugural Ball geared toward Trump supporters
  • Starlight Ball will focus on high-dollar donors

What's next:

Tuesday, January 21

Trump will attend the National Prayer Service, an interfaith event at the Washington National Cathedral.

The Source: Information in this article comes from The Trump Vance Inaugural Committee, the Joint Congressional Committee on Inaugural Ceremonies, and the Associated Press.

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