President-elect Donald Trump, who carried Michigan in the 2024 presidential election, will be inaugurated Monday in Washington, D.C., with events featuring country singer Carrie Underwood and 1970s disco group, the Village People.
The 60th presidential inauguration will take place on the steps of the U.S. Capitol and marks the peaceful transfer of power from outgoing U.S. President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris, to Trump and Vice President-elect JD Vance.
Trump defeated Harris in the November election after Biden chose to step aside and not seek a second term.
Trump, who was Biden’s predecessor, is only the second person to return to the White House — after Grover Cleveland — after losing an election for the office.
This year, Inauguration Day falls on the Martin Luther King Jr. holiday.
Here’s what to know about inauguration day.
What time is the inauguration?
The inauguration is set to begin at noon Monday, Jan. 20, with the swearing-in ceremony.
However, inaugural events kick off Saturday, the Trump Vance Inaugural Committee announced.
Here is the schedule of announced events:
Saturday, Jan. 18:
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The President’s Reception and Fireworks
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Cabinet Reception and Vice President’s Dinner
Sunday, Jan. 19:
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Arlington National Cemetery Ceremony
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Make America Great Again Victory Rally
Monday, Jan. 20:
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St. John’s Church Service
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Swearing-in Ceremony at the U.S. Capitol
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Farewell to the Former President and Vice President
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U.S. Capitol Departure Ceremony
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The President’s Signing Room Ceremony
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JCCIC Congressional Luncheon
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The President’s Review of the Troops
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Presidential Parade on Pennsylvania Avenue
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Oval Office Signing Ceremony at the White House
Tuesday, Jan. 21:
Who will perform at Inauguration Day?
Inauguration Day will include performances by Carrie Underwood and Village People, USA Today reported.
Carrie Underwood will sing “America the Beautiful” during Trump’s inauguration, a Presidential Inaugural Committee spokesperson confirmed to USA Today.
She will be accompanied by the Armed Forces Chorus and the United States Naval Academy Glee Club.
Carrie Underwood performs in Times Square on Dec. 31, 2024.
The “Jesus, Take the Wheel” singer and “American Idol” winner, 41, will be one of the biggest names in music to perform at either of Trump’s inaugurations.
The Village People will participate in events related to Trump’s inauguration, the group announced in a Facebook post.
“We are announcing today that VILLAGE PEOPLE have accepted an invitation from President Elect Trump’s campaign to participate in inaugural activities, including at least one event with President Elect Trump,” the post read. “We know this wont make some of you happy to hear however we believe that music is to be performed without regard to politics.”
Nicholas Manelick, James Kwong, Javier Perez, Victor Willis, Jeffrey James Lippold, and James Logan of Village People attend the 91st anniversary of the Hollywood Christmas Parade on Nov. 26, 2023, in Hollywood, California.
The group’s hit song “Y.M.C.A,” which has been a staple at Trump’s events over the years, “is a global anthem that hopefully helps bring the country together after a tumultuous and divided campaign where our preferred candidate lost,” the group’s post said.
“Therefore, we believe it’s now time to bring the country together with music which is why VILLAGE PEOPLE will be performing at various events as part of the 2025 Inauguration of Donald J. Trump,” the post concluded.
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Where does the inauguration take place?
The inauguration takes place at the west steps of the U.S. Capitol in Washington, D.C.
The American flag flies at half-staff at the U.S. Capitol on January 14, 2021 in Washington, DC. Security has been increased throughout Washington following the breach of the U.S. Capitol last Wednesday, and leading up to the Presidential Inauguration.
Can I get Trump inauguration tickets in 2025?
Tickets are free. But you can’t just sign up to go, a limited number are available and you have to request them from your local congressional representatives.
Allocations are decided by each representative, and you can request them through their Congressional offices. Tickets are limited, and lottery systems are often used to distribute tickets to constituencies. In addition, tickets may become available through secondary ticket sources.
How can I watch Inauguration Day in Michigan?
Inauguration Day ceremonies air on major news networks, including ABC, CBS, CNN, NBC, CSPAN and Fox News. You can also watch the day’s events via USA TODAY’s YouTube livestream.
Do I need tickets to watch the inaugural parade?
No. Tickets are not required to attend the incoming president’s Inaugural Parade. However, there will be several ticketed areas that will be restricted to ticket holders only.
Who is President-elect Donald Trump?
President-elect Donald Trump previously served as the 45th U.S. president from 2017-21.
Trump lost his re-election bid to Biden in the 2020 election, before winning re-election in the 2024 election.
The 2024 presidential election saw Biden drop out of the race in July 2024, with Harris replacing him as the Democratic candidate.
Surrounded by family members Barron Trump and Melania Trump and supporters, Donald Trump makes his acceptance speech at his Election Night Watch Party at the Palm Beach County Convention Center after being elected the 47th President of the United States November 5, 2024.
The 78-year-old president-elect, the second oldest to take office after Biden, has begun preparing for his second term, nominating candidates for most cabinet positions and some White House positions.
Trump is married to Melania Trump, a father of five and a grandfather of 10.
Who is Vice President-elect JD Vance?
Vance was a U.S. senator from Ohio, elected in 2022 and sworn into office Jan. 3, 2023. Vance resigned from the U.S. Senate to prepare for his upcoming role as vice president. The Republican politician is also an Iraq War veteran and author of bestselling book “Hillbilly Elegy, A Memoir of Family and Culture in Crisis.” Vance is set to be the third-youngest vice president in U.S. history.
Vice-presidential nominee Senator JD Vance addresses a crowd inside Shed 3 at Eastern Market in Detroit on Tuesday, Oct. 8, 2024.
The 40-year-old vice president-elect is a Middletown, Ohio, native, married to Usha Vance and a father of three.
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What is the presidential oath of office?
The president-elect recites the following oath in accordance with Article II, Section I of the U.S. Constitution:
“I do solemnly swear (or affirm) that I will faithfully execute the Office of President of the United States, and will to the best of my ability, preserve, protect and defend the Constitution of the United States.”
The vice president-elect will be sworn before the president-elect and will repeat the same oath of office as U.S. senators, representatives and other federal employees:
“I do solemnly swear (or affirm) that I will support and defend the Constitution of the United States against all enemies, foreign and domestic; that I will bear true faith and allegiance to the same; that I take this obligation freely, without any mental reservation or purpose of evasion; and that I will well and faithfully discharge the duties of the office on which I am about to enter: So help me God.”
USA Today contributed.
Contact Jenna Prestininzi: jprestininzi@freepress.com.
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