"Trump's Inauguration Day 2025: From Oath to Balls - A Moment-by-Moment Journey"

 


Here is the schedule for President Donald Trump's inauguration on Monday, January 20, 2025, with estimated timings and citations for sources:

  • St. John’s Church Service: Approximately at 9:30 AM ET. Trump and his wife, Melania, will attend this traditional service.
  • Swearing-In Ceremony at the U.S. Capitol: The ceremony is scheduled to start at 12:00 PM ET, with the actual swearing-in expected around 11:47 AM ET to reflect his status as the 47th President. Following the oath, Trump will give his inaugural address.
  • Farewell to the Former President and Vice President: Immediately after the swearing-in, there will be a farewell for President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris.
  • Presidential Parade: After the ceremony, expected to start around 2:30 PM ET, Trump will review the troops on the East Front of the Capitol before leading the parade down Pennsylvania Avenue to the White House.
  • Signing Ceremony: Following the parade, there will be a signing ceremony at the White House, no exact time specified.
  • Inaugural Balls (estimated times based on typical scheduling):
    • Commander in Chief Ball: Trump delivering remarks, typically in the evening, around 8:00 PM ET.
    • Liberty Inaugural Ball: Trump delivering remarks, likely around 9:00 PM ET.
    • Starlight Ball: Trump delivering remarks, expected around 10:00 PM ET.

Please note that the exact times for each event might be adjusted closer to the date or could be subject to last-minute changes. For more details or updates, you might want to refer to:

  • Inauguration schedule from NBC Chicago.
  • General information from Wikipedia on Trump's second inauguration.
  • Detailed schedule and context from the National Park Service.

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