How to Watch the Inauguration on January 20th, 2025
January 17, 2025

Remso W. Martinez

Donald Trump’s inauguration as the 47th President of the United States will take place on Monday, January 20, 2025, at the U.S. Capitol in Washington, D.C. The swearing-in ceremony will begin at 12:00 PM EST on the West Lawn of the Capitol.


Key Events Schedule


Pre-Ceremony Events
• Security screening begins at 6:00 AM EST
• Musical performances start around 9:30 AM EST
• Opening remarks begin at 11:30 AM EST
Main Ceremony The official swearing-in ceremony will include:
• Vice President-elect J.D. Vance’s oath of office
• President-elect Trump’s oath of office
• Inaugural address
• Traditional inaugural luncheon

How to Watch
Television Networks All major networks will broadcast the inauguration, including:
• ABC
• CBS
• CNN
• C-SPAN
• Fox News
• MSNBC
• NBC
• PBS


Streaming Options The inauguration can be watched through:
• Live TV streaming services (DirecTV Stream, Hulu Live TV, Sling, YouTube TV)
• Network websites and apps
• White House official livestream
• YouTube livestreams from major networks

The main ceremony will last approximately 2 hours, while the entire day’s coverage, including parades, performances, and other activities, will span about 10 hours. Carrie Underwood is scheduled to perform “America the Beautiful” during the ceremony.

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