What events take place on US presidential inauguration day on Jan 20?

President-elect Donald Trump will return to the White House on Monday, after formally becoming the 47th president of the United States.

According to the 20th Amendment, President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris’ terms will officially end at noon Eastern Standard Time on January 20, implying that Trump and Vice President-elect JD Vance will take office at that time, regardless of whether their oaths of office have been administered.

Inauguration day includes a ceremonial swearing-in ceremony, musical performances, a festive parade, and a number of formal balls.

JD Vance, the vice president-elect, will also take the oath of office.

The president, the vice president takes the oath of office and is sworn in at noon on January 20.

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Following their swearing-in, the new president delivers an inaugural address on Capitol Hill, and the public is invited to witness the power transfer ceremony.

A military parade and a formal inaugural luncheon are usually held thereafter.

Following the ceremony, the new president usually attends several inaugural celebrations in the capital, such as glamorous balls and dances.

The funds earned for the inauguration are normally used to cover the costs of the celebrations, including the oath of office ceremony itself.

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Following a service at the historic St. John’s Church in Lafayette Square, Washington, DC, Donald Trump’s second inauguration day will begin with tea at the White House.

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On the main event stage, which is situated on the US Capitol building’s West Lawn, musical acts and introductory speeches are scheduled to start at 9:30 EST (14:30 GMT).

Following that, Trump and Vance will be sworn in, and the president will give his inaugural speech, during which he will outline his plans for the upcoming four years.

After that, Trump will go inside to sign important documents in the President’s Room, which is next to the Senate chamber.

The Joint Congressional Committee on Inaugural Ceremonies will later host a lunch for him.

This is followed by a march from the Capitol down Pennsylvania Avenue to the White House.

Later in the evening, Trump will attend three inaugural balls around the city: the Commander-in-Chief Ball, the Liberty Inaugural Ball, and the Starlight Ball.