On Wednesday, the committee in charge of Donald Trump’s inauguration released a schedule of events related to the swearing-in of the next president and vice president.
On Wednesday, the committee in charge of Donald Trump’s inauguration released a schedule of events related to the swearing-in of the next president and vice president.
Official events begin on Thursday, January 19 with a ‘Wreath Laying Ceremony’ at Arlington National Cemetery, reports WTOP.
That same day, a concert, which has been named the ‘Make America Great Again! Welcome Celebration,’ will be held at the Lincoln Memorial.
On Friday, January 20, the inaugural ceremony takes place, as does a parade and a number of balls, notes Politico.
A national prayer service is to be held on January 21 at the Washington National Cathedral.
Tom Barrack, the chairman of the Presidential Inaugural Committee, said of the upcoming events, “President-elect Trump is committed to unifying our country as we once again celebrate the foundation of our American system and the peaceful transfer of power. The 2017 inaugural celebrations will reflect President-elect Trump’s eagerness to get to work in order to make our country safer and stronger.”
