Inaugural Committee Releases Schedule Of Events

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The Presidential Inaugural Committee on Wednesday released a schedule of events for inauguration weekend. 

Here’s the list:

SATURDAY, JANUARY 19


National Day of Service Summit on the National Mall

Location: The National Mall

Start Event: 9:30 AM ET

Coverage: Open Press

 

Kids’ Inaugural Concert 

Location: Washington Convention Center

Start Time: 6:00 PM ET

Coverage: Open Press

 

SUNDAY, JANUARY 20

 

Vice President Biden’s Official Swearing-In

Location: Naval Observatory

Start Time: 8:15 AM ET

Coverage: White House Pooled Press

 

President Obama’s Official Swearing-In 

Location: White House – Blue Room

Start Time: 11:55 AM ET

Coverage: White House Pooled Press

 

Historically, Inaugural Ceremonies are not held on a Sunday because Courts and other public institutions are not open. This year, in accordance with the requirements of the United States Constitution, President Obama and Vice President Biden will officially be sworn-in on Sunday, January 20, 2013.

 

MONDAY, JANUARY 21 

 

Ceremonial Swearing-In Ceremony 

Location: Capitol Hill

Start Time: 11:30 AM ET

Coverage: Open Press

 

On Monday, the President and Vice President will be sworn in the traditional ceremonial swearing in ceremony at the U.S. Capitol that is open to the public. 

 

Inaugural Parade

Location: Viewing stands and bleachers are lined along Pennsylvania Avenue

Estimated Start Time: 2:35 PM ET 

Coverage: Open Press

 

President Obama, Vice President Biden, First Lady Michelle Obama, Second Lady Dr. Jill Biden will participate in the Inaugural Parade following the public swearing-in ceremony at the Capitol.  This year’s parade features participants, floats and vehicles representing more than 58 groups.

 

The Commander in Chief’s Inaugural Ball 

Location: Washington Convention Center

Doors open: 6:00 PM

Coverage: Pooled Press 

 

As he did at his first Inauguration in 2009, President Obama will host the Commander-in-Chief’s Ball to honor America’s brave service members and their families, a tradition started by President George W. Bush in 2005. Active duty and reserve military, Medal of Honor recipients, and wounded warriors and their spouses will attend. Troops from around the world will also be able to join the celebration virtually.

 

The Inaugural Ball 

 

Location: Washington Convention Center – Halls A, B and C

Doors open: 6:30 PM

Coverage: Open Press  

 

Location: Washington Convention Center – Halls D and E

Doors open: 7:00 PM

Coverage: Pooled Press  

 

Americans across the country are invited to share in the celebration at The Inaugural Ball, a unified celebration for all Americans that will span every hall in the Walter E. Washington Convention Center.  

 

TUESDAY, JANUARY 22

 

National Prayer Service

Location: Washington National Cathedral

Start Time: 10:30 AM ET

Coverage: Open Press

 

President Obama, Vice President Biden, and their spouses will attend a prayer service on Tuesday morning. 

 

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