Friday, Jan. 20
Inauguration Day begins with quiet prayer. It will end with the president dancing his way across the capital.
Early morning | Private family breakfast
If tradition holds, the Trumps and their invited guests will share a private
breakfast at Blair House, the president’s guesthouse. They are expected to stay
the night there Thursday into Friday.
8:30 a.m. | Private prayer service
The president-elect and his family will attend a religious service at St.
John’s Episcopal Church, just a short walk from Blair House.
9:30 a.m. | Coffee date at the White House
The incoming and departing presidents will meet at the White House with their
wives. As is customary, Mr. Trump and Mr. Obama will then ride together down
Pennsylvania Avenue to the Capitol.
11:30 a.m. | Swearing-in ceremony
With American officials and other dignitaries gathered on the West Front of the
Capitol, the official inauguration ceremony will feature religious leaders with
ties to Mr. Trump, remarks from Senator Roy Blunt of Missouri, the chairman of
the congressional inaugural committee, and musical performances.
Around noon | Oath of office and inaugural address
Chief Justice John G. Roberts will administer the oath of office as Mr. Trump
rests his hand on two Bibles: one he’s owned since childhood and the Lincoln
Bible. Mr. Trump will then deliver his speech.
Sometime after noon | The Obamas depart
With Mr. Trump installed as president, the Obamas will bid farewell and depart
from the East Front of the Capitol.
Early afternoon | Luncheon
The luncheon, held for government leaders and friends in the Capitol Rotunda,
will feature musical performances, an elaborate menu and remarks to honor the
new president and vice president.
After lunch | Review of Armed Forces
Mr. Trump will review the American armed forces from the East Front of the
Capitol after lunch.
Thereafter | Inaugural parade
Mr. Trump and Mr. Pence will lead the parade from the Capitol down Pennsylvania
Avenue, with thousands of military personnel representing each branch. Once he
has arrived at the White House, Mr. Trump will watch the rest of the parade
from a reviewing stand there.
7 p.m. and on | Inaugural balls
There will be two official inaugural balls, held on separate floors of the
Walter E. Washington Convention Center, as well as the Armed Services Ball,
which will be held at the National Building Museum. Mr. Trump is expected to
make remarks and take to the dance floor at all three.
Saturday, Jan. 21
The inauguration schedule ends Saturday morning, but tens of thousands of marchers have their say before the day is over.
10 a.m. | National Prayer Service
The Washington National Cathedral will host the traditional prayer service for
Mr. Trump and Mr. Pence to begin their terms in prayer and reflection. The
service marks the end of the official inaugural schedule.
10 a.m. | The Women’s March on Washington
Expected to be the week’s largest protest action, the march begins with a rally
at the base of Capitol Hill. The speaker schedule and the route for the
marchers have yet to be announced. The march is set to begin moving at 1:15 p.m.