Tuesday21 January 2025
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The inauguration of Trump will feature many honored guests. Here's when and where to watch it.

The inauguration will be attended by over 200,000 people.
На инаугурации Трампа ожидается множество почетных гостей. Узнайте, когда и где можно будет ее посмотреть.

On Monday, January 20, 2025, a historic event will take place – the inauguration of Donald Trump. He will become the 47th president of the United States.

The ceremony will commence on the West Front of the Capitol in Washington. This is reported by BBC.

When to watch the inauguration in Kyiv time

The main events will begin at 16:30 Kyiv time. The presidential oath is scheduled for 19:00 Kyiv time. The festive parade will start at 21:00, followed by evening balls after 23:00.

What will happen throughout the day

The celebrations will begin with a service at St. John's Church on Lafayette Square. Afterward, the newly elected president will attend a tea party at the White House.

Musicians will perform on the main stage at the Capitol. The highlight will be the oath-taking ceremony of Donald Trump and Vice President Jay D. Vance. Trump will deliver an inaugural speech outlining plans for the next four years.

The program includes the signing of important documents in the presidential room, a ceremonial lunch hosted by Congress, and a parade down Pennsylvania Avenue. The day will conclude with three festive balls – the Commander-in-Chief Ball, Liberty Inaugural Ball, and Starlight Ball.

Who will perform at the ceremony

The musical program will kick off with American Idol winner Carrie Underwood performing America the Beautiful. Country singer Lee Greenwood, opera performer Christopher Macchio, and the group The Village People will also take the stage. Kid Rock, Billy Ray Cyrus, Jason Aldean, Rascal Flatts, and Gavin DeGraw will contribute to the celebratory atmosphere.

Who will be in attendance

The ceremony is expected to host around 200,000 guests. Among the honored attendees will be Joe Biden with his wife Jill, Kamala Harris with her husband Doug Emhoff, Barack Obama, George, and Laura Bush. Members of Congress, high-ranking officials, and invited guests from the new administration will also be present at the events.

How to watch the live broadcast

The White House and leading television channels will provide a live broadcast of the ceremony. The event can be watched on official websites and social media. For instance, CBC News has already launched a stream of the upcoming event.

Additionally, "Telegraph" previously reported that Russia stated what it wants from Ukraine after Trump's inauguration. The Kremlin has indicated that they do not intend to cease hostilities or make concessions on their terms.