What time is Trump's inauguration? Schedule of events
Nearly a quarter million ticketed guests are expected to attend Donald Trump’s second inauguration on Monday, January 20, 2025, in the nation’s capital. The festivities begin over the weekend and continue until the Tuesday following Inauguration Day. Here are some key events on the schedule.
Trump Inauguration 2025: Here's who will and won't attend
The second inauguration of Donald Trump is expected to draw former presidents, tech billionaires, world leaders, and performers. Here are some notable attendees for the 60th Inaugural Ceremonies:
Guide to 2025 Presidential Inauguration: Timing, parade & more
President-elect Donald Trump will be sworn into the White House on Inauguration Day for his second term on January 20, 2025.
Trump inauguration: Carrie Underwood, Kid Rock, Jason Aldean lead musical lineup
Some of the celeb performers include Kid Rock, Billy Ray Cyrus, Nelly, Snoop Dogg, and Gavin DeGraw.
Inauguration Day 2025: Updated map of road closures, routes and timing
Washington, D.C. officials are preparing for the 60th Presidential Inauguration which will be held on Monday, Jan. 20.
Trump Inauguration 2025: What to know after event moved inside
Officials are scheduled to hold a press conference Saturday afternoon to provide updates to President-elect Donald Trump's inauguration on January 20.
People's March 2025: What to know about anti-Trump rally
What is the People’s March? The historic Women’s March of 2017 is back in Washington DC to protest Donald Trump’s inauguration, this time with a new name and brand.
Trump Inauguration Day moved indoors due to extreme cold
President-elect Donald Trump will take the oath of office indoors due to the freezing temperatures expected during his inaugural ceremonies.
Inauguration crowd sizes of the past, what to expect for Trump’s in 2025
Can Trump expect more attendees for his 2025 inauguration? And how did his 2017 crowd size compare with other recent presidents' inaugural attendance?
Inauguration Day weather: Arctic blast expected to freeze festivities in DC
A dangerous cold wave is set to grip the nation's capital just in time for Inauguration Day, prompting D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser to warn residents and visitors to prepare for potentially life-threatening weather conditions.
Trump, Vance ‘official’ portraits released: ‘They go hard’
The Trump-Vance campaign unveiled new portraits of the president-elect and vice president elect on Thursday, just days before their inaugurations.
Inauguration Day: Security tightens in DC one week before Trump takes office
A robust security plan is in place across the nation’s capital ahead of the presidential inauguration, which will take place amid extra tight security.
'The People's March': Thousands expected to attend anti-Trump rally in DC ahead of Inauguration Day
Tens of thousands of people are expected to descend on Washington, D.C. Saturday for “The People’s March," a demonstration to oppose President-elect Donald Trump ahead of his inauguration on Jan. 20.
Inaugural poet Amanda Gorman to recite poem about COVID-19 ‘community heroes’ at Super Bowl LV
The NFL has asked Amanda Gorman, the young poet laureate from President Joe Biden’s inauguration, to write a poem about three COVID-19 “community heroes” that are serving as honorary captains at Super Bowl LV.
Woman who made Bernie Sanders' viral inauguration mittens says she's out of stock
The Vermont elementary school teacher who crafted Sen. Bernie Sanders' mittens that went viral says she's completely sold out.
California spent $19 million to shield state Capitol from protests
Gov. Gavin Newsom mobilized 1,000 members of the National Guard to safeguard the Capitol and other vital infrastructure, at a cost of $3.4 million for staffing, fuel and travel, the state Department of Finance said Thursday.
Inauguration Day 2021: Lady Gaga, J. Lo, Garth Brooks headline Biden-Harris ceremony
A slew of glittery celebrities is descending on Washington — virtually or in person — to welcome the new administration of Joe Biden and Kamala Harris.
Biden and Harris appeal for hope, ask Americans to 'see beyond crises' on Inauguration Day 2021
President Joe Biden called on Americans to overcome their divisions, declaring in his first address in office that “without unity, there is no peace.”
‘A more perfect union’: Bush, Clinton, Obama echo Biden’s calls for unity on Inauguration Day 2021
Speaking during the televised broadcast “Celebrating America” after the historic inauguration of President Joe Biden’s and Vice President Kamala Harris, three former presidents shared advice for the incoming administration and echoed Biden’s calls for unity among all Americans.
‘Parade Across America’: Performances, stories from everyday Americans featured in inauguration event
The virtual “Parade Across America” includes appearances from celebrities as well as everyday Americans, including a history teacher from Texas and a 12-year-old trumpet player from Georgia.