Donald Trump Inauguration 2017 Schedule, Date, Time, Performances, Tickets Info: What to Expect for the Big Day
An historic day for the United States is drawing near this week, as Donald Trump will soon be inaugurated as president and will enter the White House amid a grand ceremony set to take place in Washington D.C.
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Inauguration Day Schedule
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There will be events leading up to the real-time swearing-in of Trump including a morning prayer, a meeting with the departing POTUS, and the taking oath of Vice President-elect Mike Pence.
Finally, by noon on Jan. 20, Trump will be sworn in as the 45th president of the United States. It should be noted that every word from the oath printed on the Constitution must be read exactly as the 35 words have been written.
After Trump is sworn in, he will deliver the famous inaugural address that every POTUS has delivered over the years. After this, departing president Barack Obama will be sent off. The inaugural luncheon will then take place featuring delicacies from the new president's home state.
After lunch, Trump will be featured in the inaugural parade that will kick off from Pennsylvania Avenue and into the White House. Finally, the Inauguration Day will end with the high-profile inaugural balls that will be graced by top politicians, businessmen as well as various celebrities.
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Performers During Inauguration Day 2017
According to Forbes, these are the artists who have been tapped to perform for Trump and the people who will attend his inauguration:
3 Doors Down
Toby Keith
Lee Greenwood
Jackie Evancho
Big & Rich
the Rockettes
the Mormon Tabernacle Choir
The Piano Guys
Tim Rushlow
The Frontmen of Country
DJ Ravidrums
the Talladega College Tornado Marching Band
Boycotting Democrats
In the days leading up to the inauguration, an increasing number of Democrats have confirmed that they will be taking the unusual step of boycotting Inauguration Day 2017 in protest at Donald Trump's election.
Below are some of the House Democrats who have stated that they will not be gracing the event:
North Carolina Rep. Alma Adams
California Rep. Karen Bass
Virginia Rep. Don Beyer
Pennsylvania Rep. Brendan Boyle
Oregon Rep. Earl Blumenauer
Maryland Rep. Anthony Brown
North Carolina Rep. G. K. Butterfield
California Rep. Tony Cardenas
Texas Rep. Joaquin Castro
Check out the full list of boycotting Democrats from TIME.
Information on Tickets
Tickets for the huge event are free for admission to the Inauguration ceremony. The tickets can be obtained from senators and house members.
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NOTE: Those who want to get tickets should be residents of the district or state where the congressman or senator hails from.
