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Donald Trump to Be Sworn in as 47th U.S. President on January 20 with Grand Inauguration Celebrations

Washington D.C:On January 20, newly elected President Donald Trump will officially assume office as the 47th President of the United States. The inauguration day will be marked with a formal oath-taking ceremony, musical performances, a celebratory parade, and other festivities.

Vice President-elect JD Vance will also take his oath of office and join Trump on stage to formally launch the new administration.

**Oath Ceremony:**
The inauguration is a significant event marking the transition of power between outgoing and incoming administrations. One of the central parts of the ceremony is the newly elected president taking the oath of office. In this moment, the president swears to “faithfully execute the office of President of the United States, and to the best of my ability, preserve, protect and defend the Constitution of the United States.”

Although Trump won the election in November, it is this moment, after taking the oath, that will officially make him the 47th president of the U.S. He had previously served as the 45th president between 2017 and 2021.

**What to Expect on Inauguration Day:**
The day’s events will begin with a service at the historic St. John’s Church in Washington D.C., followed by a tea at the White House.

The main ceremony will take place on the west lawn of the U.S. Capitol Building, where there will be musical performances and opening remarks. Following this, Trump and Vance will take their oaths and deliver the inaugural addresses, where the president will outline his goals for the next four years.

Afterward, Trump will sign important documents in the president’s room near the Senate Chamber and participate in a luncheon hosted by the Joint Congressional Committee.

The day will culminate with a grand parade that will proceed from the Capitol building down Pennsylvania Avenue to the White House.

**Evening Celebrations:**
Trump will attend three inaugural balls in the evening, including the Commander-in-Chief Ball, Liberty Inaugural Ball, and Starlight Ball. Trump is expected to give speeches at all three events.

**Who Will Attend the Inauguration?**
The inauguration will see the participation of nearly 200,000 people, including local and federal officials, Trump supporters, and potential opponents. Many U.S. Senators and members of Congress, as well as guests from the incoming administration, will attend.

The outgoing President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris, who lost to Trump in the November elections, will also be present. Jill Biden, the First Lady, and Kamala Harris’s husband, Doug Emhoff, will accompany them.

Additionally, former Presidents, including Barack Obama and George W. Bush, along with their families, are expected to attend. Former First Lady Michelle Obama, however, will not be attending due to her absence last week at a memorial for former President Jimmy Carter.

Billionaire tech moguls Elon Musk, Jeff Bezos, and Mark Zuckerberg are also expected to be in attendance. TikTok CEO Shou Zi Chew is another notable guest, especially with the recent news of a looming ban on the platform in the U.S.

**Musical Performances:**
Performers at the inauguration include singer and former American Idol winner Carrie Underwood, country artist Lee Greenwood, opera singer Christopher Macchio, and the American disco group Village People, who will perform at the inauguration balls. Other entertainers include Kid Rock, Billy Ray Cyrus, Jason Aldean, Rascal Flatts, and Gaven DeGraw.

**How to Watch the Inauguration:**
Inauguration tickets are highly sought after, and Members of Congress receive a limited number of tickets to distribute among their constituencies. While these tickets are free, they are difficult to obtain. To get tickets, people can contact their local Congressman.

For those unable to attend in person, there will be many ways to watch the events from a distance. The White House will livestream the inauguration, and BBC News will provide comprehensive live coverage on their channel.

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