What happens on Inauguration Day? A schedule of key events
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() Jan. 20, 2025, marks the day President-elect Donald Trump’s vision of becoming the U.S. president once again comes true.

His inauguration coincides with Martin Luther King Jr. Day — a rare occurrence since MLK Day was made a national holiday in 1983. The only other time the two federal events have been on the same day was the inauguration of Bill Clinton in 1997.

What is the Inauguration Day schedule?

Every four years, the president-elect and vice president-elect are sworn into office on Jan. 20 in front of the Capitol in Washington, D.C.

Procession to Capitol: By tradition, a procession to the Capitol will kick off the events.

President Joe Biden, President-elect Trump and their spouses will travel to the White House, escorted by members of the Joint Congressional Committee on Inaugural Ceremonies (JCCIC). The two presidents will meet briefly and then proceed to the Capitol for the swearing-in ceremonies.

Swearing-in ceremonies: Vance will be sworn in first, followed by Trump.

Inaugural address: The chief justice of the Supreme Court will deliver the oath to Trump, who will subsequently give his inaugural address. Every President since George Washington has delivered an inaugural address, according to the JCCIC.

Outgoing presidential departure: After the ceremonies, outgoing President Joe Biden and First Lady Jill Biden will depart the Capitol by plane.

Signing ceremony: In his first official acts in office, Trump will gather with aides and members of Congress in the President’s Room to sign nominations and possibly some memorandums, proclamations or executive orders.

Luncheon: The president, first lady, guests and members of the JCCIC will have a luncheon in the Capitol, a tradition since 1953.

Military review and parade: Finally, the president and vice president will make their way to the east front steps of the Capitol where they review the military troops, who will then lead a parade down Pennsylvania Avenue to the White House. The procession will include ceremonial military regiments, citizens’ groups, marching bands and floats.

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