Schedule of events surrounding Trump's second inauguration

President-elect Donald Trump's inauguration is scheduled for **Monday, January 20, 2025,**. Due to cold weather conditions, the ceremony will be held indoors at the **Capitol Rotunda** instead of the traditional outdoor setting. Here’s a detailed schedule of events for Inauguration Day:

Inauguration Day Schedule - January 20, 2025

- **11:00 AM CT (noon ET)**: Swearing-in ceremony begins with a musical prelude performed by the University of Nebraska-Lincoln Combined Choirs and "The President's Own" U.S. Marine Band.

- **Noon ET**: Donald Trump will take the oath of office, administered by Chief Justice John Roberts.
- **Post-Swearing-in**:
- **President’s Signing Room Ceremony**: Trump will sign executive orders and memorandums.
- **JCCIC Congressional Luncheon**: Attended by the new president, vice president, Senate leaders, and members of the Joint Congressional Committee on Inaugural Ceremonies.
- **Presidential Review of Troops**: Originally planned for outside, this may be adjusted due to indoor changes.
- **Presidential Parade**: This will occur at **Capital One Arena**, where supporters can gather to view the inaugural proceedings live.
- **Oval Office Signing Ceremony**: Trump will participate in a traditional signing ceremony for executive orders or nominations.
- **Inaugural Balls**: Trump is scheduled to attend three balls:
- **Commander in Chief Ball**
- **Liberty Inaugural Ball**
- **Starlight Ball**

Each ball will feature remarks from Trump and focus on different themes, including military service members and supporters.

Additional Events Leading Up to Inauguration Day:

Saturday, January 18, 2025:

- Cabinet Dinner hosted by Vice President-elect JD Vance.
- Fireworks display at Trump's golf club in Virginia.

Sunday, January 19, 2025:

- Wreath-laying ceremony at Arlington National Cemetery.
- Make America Great Again Victory Rally at Capital One Arena.
- Candlelight dinner, during which Trump will deliver remarks.

This inauguration marks the official transfer of presidential power from the Biden administration back to Trump following his election victory. This year’s theme for the ceremonies is "Our Enduring Democracy: A Constitutional Promise."