Donald Trump prepares to be sworn in for second term as US president

Key inauguration day events

Donald Trump will deliver his inaugural address in the Rotunda of the US Capitol © Saul Loeb/AFP/Getty Images

8.30 to 9.00AM EST

St. John’s church service

9.40 to 10.20AM EST

Tea at the White House with Joe Biden and Jill Biden

11am eSt

Swearing-in ceremony to start in the rotunda in the the Capitol building, featuring music and the vice-presidential oath of office

12pm EST

Presidential oath of office, followed by the inaugural address, the benediction and the national anthem

Farewell to President Joe Biden and Vice-President Kamala Harris

President’s Signing Room ceremony

3.30pm est

Presidential parade

Oval Office signing ceremony at the White House

Commander-in-chief ball, at which Trump will speak

Liberty inaugural ball, at which Trump will speak

8.30pm est

Starlight ball, at which Trump will speak

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2025-01-20 06:02:50