Schedule of Events

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2025 Presidential Inauguration

The 60th Presidential Inauguration is scheduled for January 20, 2025. More details to follow

January 20, 2025

Swearing-In Ceremony (12 pm ET): The president-elect and vice president-elect will take the oath of office at the U.S. Capitol, located at the east end of the National Mall. The ceremony is broadcast and livestreamed on numerous media outlets worldwide.

Pass In Review: A long-standing inaugural tradition, the Pass In Review allows our military to recognize their new commander-in-chief.

Presidential Escort (after 3 pm ET): The newly sworn-in president will be escorted from 15th Street to the White House on park land. Every branch of the U.S. military will be respresented in the escort, which will include performances by military bands.


Additional Resources

  • Illustration of a desk with park-related items looking out a window at a cityscape
    Go Virtual

    The 59th Presidential Inauguration is going virtual! Join the virtual festivities and explore your presidential national parks.

  • Police on motorcycles riding a parade route towards the US Capitol building
    Closures

    Check for road closures in national parks and throughout downtown D.C. to plan your route around them on Inauguration Day.

  • Presidential stage in front of the White House
    Press Contacts

    Find resources if you are a member of the media with inquiries about the Presidential Inauguration as related to the National Park Service.

Last updated: September 3, 2024

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