President-elect Trump's transition team on Wednesday released a schedule of events related to the inaugural ceremony, which starts with a wreath laying ceremony at Arlington Cemetery on Jan. 19 that will be attended by both Trump and Vice president-elect Pence.
A "make America great again" celebration and concert will ensue at the Lincoln Memorial later that day.
After the traditional swearing-in ceremony at the U.S. Capitol and inaugural parade down Pennsylvania Avenue on Friday, Jan. 20, Trump is set to attend two official inaugural balls as well as a ball dedicated to the military.
"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," said Thomas Barrack, chairman of the inaugural committee. "The 2017 inaugural celebrations will reflect President-elect Trump's eagerness to get to work in order to make our country safer and stronger."
The official inauguration schedule is below.
58th Presidential Inaugural Schedule of Events
Thursday, January 19, 2017
Wreath Laying Ceremony
Arlington National Cemetery
Make America Great Again! Welcome Celebration
Lincoln Memorial
Ticket required for special viewing areas.
No ticket required for general public viewing areas.
Friday, January 20, 2017
Inaugural Swearing-in Ceremony
U.S. Capitol
Inaugural Parade
Pennsylvania Avenue
Ticket required for special viewing areas.
No ticket required for general public viewing areas.
Inaugural Balls
Ticket required – limited availability.
Saturday, January 21, 2017
National Prayer Service
Washington National Cathedral
By Sarah Westwood (@sarahcwestwood)
Source: washingtonexaminer.com