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.
