As the clock ticks down to
Inauguration Day, President-elect Donald Trump’s team has unveiled a packed
schedule for the historic occasion. From MAGA rallies to fireworks and elegant
inaugural balls, the four-day celebration promises to be a spectacle befitting
Trump’s dramatic return to the White House.
“This inauguration is about uniting the country through the strength,
security, and opportunity of the America First agenda,” said inaugural
committee co-chairs Steve Witkoff and Kelly Loeffler in a statement. The
festivities, they added, will honor the American people’s decisive vote to
"Make America Great Again."
Here’s what the week of January 18 has in store:
Saturday, January 18
The celebrations kick off at
Trump National Golf Club in Virginia with a president's reception and a
fireworks display. Cabinet members will gather for a special reception, and the
evening will conclude with a Vice President’s dinner, setting a grand tone for
the days ahead.
Sunday, January 19
Trump will honor America’s heroes
with a wreath-laying ceremony at Arlington National Cemetery’s Tomb of the
Unknown Soldier. Later, the MAGA “Victory Rally” at Capital One Arena in
Washington, D.C., will bring supporters together for what’s expected to be a
lively celebration. The day will close with a candlelight dinner, combining
patriotism with elegance.
Monday, January 20 – Inauguration Day
Inauguration Day begins with a
service at St. John’s Church, followed by tea at the White House. At noon,
Donald Trump and Vice President-elect JD Vance will be sworn in, marking the
official farewell to President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris.
The traditional signing of
nominations in the President’s Room near the Senate chamber will follow,
accompanied by a luncheon hosted by the Joint Congressional Committee on
Inaugural Ceremonies.
In the afternoon, Trump will lead
the presidential parade, which will wind its way from the Capitol down
Pennsylvania Avenue to the White House. A troop review and an Oval Office
signing ceremony will cap the official proceedings.
As the night unfolds, the
spotlight will turn to three dazzling inaugural balls: the "Commander in Chief Ball," the
"Liberty Inaugural Ball," and the "Starlight Ball." Trump
is expected to address attendees at each event, ensuring the celebrations resonate
with his trademark flair.
Tuesday, January 21
The inauguration week concludes
on a solemn note with the National Prayer Service, offering a moment of reflection
and hope for the new administration.
Trump’s 2025 inauguration is
poised to combine grandeur, patriotism, and spectacle, reflecting his unique
style and the priorities of his America First vision. But as the nation watches
the celebrations unfold, a question lingers: Can this historic return to the
White House truly bridge the divides in a polarized America? Share your
thoughts in the comments below—how do you envision this next chapter for the
United States?
