Inauguration Day 2025 is set to feature a star-studded lineup of attendees, as well as some notable absences that are stirring public interest.
Among the distinguished figures confirmed for the swearing-in ceremony are tech moguls Elon Musk, Jeff Bezos, and Mark Zuckerberg. The three billionaires will be seated together on the stage alongside President-elect Trump’s Cabinet nominees and other prominent elected officials.
In addition to these figures, former U.S. Presidents Barack Obama, Bill Clinton, and George W. Bush will also be present to witness the event. Their wives, Laura Bush and former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton, will accompany them at the Capitol. However, one high-profile absence will be former First Lady Michelle Obama.
The Office of Barack and Michelle Obama confirmed that while Barack Obama would attend the inauguration, Michelle would not be in attendance. The reason for her absence has not been disclosed. This comes on the heels of Michelle Obama’s decision not to attend the state funeral for President Jimmy Carter, where she cited a scheduling conflict while vacationing in Hawaii.
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In terms of entertainment, Inauguration Day will showcase a variety of performances. Country music sensation Carrie Underwood will perform “America the Beautiful,” and the iconic group Village People will take the stage for two separate inaugural events. Additional musical performances include country star Lee Greenwood and opera singer Christopher Macchio, who are both known to be favorites of the incoming president.
As for the day’s schedule, Inauguration Day, which coincides with Martin Luther King Jr. Day, will begin on January 20, 2025. The official swearing-in ceremony is set to take place at noon ET (11 a.m. CT). However, inaugural festivities will kick off as early as the previous Saturday.
The full agenda for the day is as follows:
Monday, January 20, 2025:
- St. John’s Church Service
- Tea at the White House
- Swearing-In Ceremony at the U.S. Capitol
- Farewell to the Former President and Vice President
- U.S. Capitol Departure Ceremony
- The President’s Signing Room Ceremony
- JCCIC Congressional Luncheon
- The President’s Review of the Troops
- Presidential Parade down Pennsylvania Avenue
- Oval Office Signing Ceremony
- Commander in Chief Ball (Remarks by President Trump)
- Liberty Inaugural Ball (Remarks by President Trump)
- Starlight Ball (Remarks by President Trump)
Tuesday, January 21, 2025:
- National Prayer Service
For those planning to attend, be prepared for early security screenings starting at 5 a.m. CT. Music and opening remarks will follow as the stage is set for the historic inauguration.
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With numerous influential guests, high-profile absences, and major performances on the docket, Inauguration Day promises to be an unforgettable moment in history.
