Trump Inaugural Events Kick Off Today: What to Know

In addition to the swearing-in ceremony on Monday, Trump’s second inauguration will feature four days of festivities and musical performances.

The U.S. Capitol building five days ahead of the Presidential Inauguration in Washington on Jan. 15, 2025. Madalina Vasiliu/The Epoch Times

Four days of celebrations surrounding President-elect Donald Trump’s second inauguration start on Jan. 18. They begin with a reception and fireworks at Trump National Golf Club in Sterling, Virginia, on Saturday and end with the National Prayer Service on Tuesday.

Both Trump and Vice President-elect JD Vance will be sworn in at 12 p.m. ET on Monday, with three former presidents—Barack Obama, George W. Bush, and Bill Clinton—expected to attend.