{"id":18786,"date":"2021-01-19T20:13:59","date_gmt":"2021-01-19T20:13:59","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/theoklahomaeagle.net\/?p=18786"},"modified":"2021-01-19T20:13:59","modified_gmt":"2021-01-19T20:13:59","slug":"everything-you-need-to-know-about-inauguration-day-in-washington-dc","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.willoughbyavenue.com\/eagle\/2021\/01\/19\/everything-you-need-to-know-about-inauguration-day-in-washington-dc\/","title":{"rendered":"Everything You Need To Know About Inauguration Day In Washington, DC"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><a href=\"https:\/\/washington.org\/DC-guide-to\/inauguration-day-frequently-asked-questions-washington-dc\">www.washington.org<\/a><br \/>\n&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"label label--solid\" style=\"text-align: center;\"><em>FAQs about the Presidential Inauguration, the swearing-in ceremony, the parade and more<\/em><\/h2>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<div class=\"col-xl-8 col-lg-12 col-md-12 col-sm-12 general--article--page-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"general--article--page-body\">\n<div class=\"text-long\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\"><em><strong>The\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/bideninaugural.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Presidential Inaugural Committee<\/a>\u00a0asks that Americans\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/BidenInaugural\/status\/1338883940392685569?s=20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">stay home<\/a>\u00a0and\u00a0<a title=\"Biden - Harris Inauguration YouTube Channel\" href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/channel\/UCUACercYthJAgyf1JAc2EhQ\">celebrate this year&#8217;s inauguration virtually<\/a>.\u00a0District of Columbia Mayor Muriel\u00a0Bowser\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/coronavirus.dc.gov\/phasetwo\">issued an order<\/a>\u00a0that pauses museum operations and indoor dining until Friday, Jan. 22, 2021 at 5 a.m. Even for those activities that are not paused by order, the Mayor strongly encourages residents and visitors to be cautious and to limit their exposure to other people so as to limit the spread of COVID-19.\u00a0<\/strong><\/em><em><strong>Note\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/washington.org\/dc-information\/coronavirus-travel-update-washington-dc\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">the latest travel safety information<\/a>\u00a0before planning any visit to DC.<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<p>Witness history from home as the United States of America welcomes a new commander-in-chief on Jan. 20. If you\u2019re looking for more information about celebrating the\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/washington.org\/node\/17817\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">presidential inauguration<\/a>, then check out these commonly asked questions.<\/p>\n<h3>Where can I see the swearing-in ceremony?<\/h3>\n<p>Tune in to the\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/channel\/UCUACercYthJAgyf1JAc2EhQ\">Biden Inaugural Committee YouTube channel<\/a>\u00a0to watch official Presidential Inauguration events. Live events include:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=mSTqSYHwqzw&amp;list=PLx5lQga5SnkixSI4Gf1_qlZnJZSptx1fQ&amp;index=1\">COVID-19 Memorial |\u00a0Tuesday, Jan. 19 &#8211; 5:30 p.m.\u00a0<\/a>&#8211; A<\/strong>\u00a0memorial to remember and honor the lives lost to COVID-19 in cities and towns across the country. A Washington, D.C. ceremony will feature a lighting around the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=ePOa9p7XQa8&amp;list=PLx5lQga5SnkixSI4Gf1_qlZnJZSptx1fQ&amp;index=2\">We Are One | Tuesday, Jan. 19 &#8211; 8:30 p.m.<\/a>\u00a0&#8211; A\u00a0celebration of the accomplishments of the African-American and black community and the historic inauguration of Vice President-elect Kamala Harris.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=RkRLaS9P8r8&amp;list=PLx5lQga5SnkixSI4Gf1_qlZnJZSptx1fQ&amp;index=3\">Celebrating America hosted by Tom Hanks | Wednesday, Jan. 20 &#8211; 8:30 p.m.<\/a>\u00a0&#8211; The primetime special hosted by Tom Hanks will feature\u00a0remarks from President Biden and Vice President Harris\u00a0and performances that represent the rich diversity and extensive talent America offers.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=C-qYgs_yOXA\">The Inauguration of Joe Biden and Kamala Harris | Wednesday, Jan. 20 &#8211; Starts at 10 a.m.<\/a>\u00a0&#8211; The United States of America&#8217;s historic 59th inauguration of President-elect Joe Biden and Vice President-elect Kamala Harris will take place from the West Front of the U.S. Capitol.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" id=\"95974950\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/C-qYgs_yOXA?enablejsapi=1&amp;origin=https%3A%2F%2Fwashington.org\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\" data-gtm-yt-inspected-2108057_80=\"true\" data-gtm-yt-inspected-2108057_208=\"true\" data-gtm-yt-inspected-2108057_78=\"true\" data-gtm-yt-inspected-1_25=\"true\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<h3>When and where is the swearing-in ceremony?<\/h3>\n<p>The 46th President of the United States will be sworn in\u00a0on Wednesday, Jan. 20 on the West Lawn of the\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/washington.org\/node\/3305\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">U.S. Capitol<\/a>. Both the vice president-elect and president-elect will take Oaths of Office, which usually takes place at noon, followed by an inaugural address. In-person attendance is limited to Congress due to safety protocols.<br \/>\nInstead of a traditional inaugural parade, the Bidens will arrive at the White House with a presidential escort consisting of representatives from every branch of the military.<br \/>\nA \u201cvirtual parade\u201d showcasing communities across the country will be televised.<br \/>\nA virtual\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/apnews.com\/article\/joe-biden-politics-pandemics-inaugurations-coronavirus-pandemic-894976d2c3ac9777b2a26d577af7a5cd\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">lighting ceremony<\/a>\u00a0honoring American lives lost due to COVID-19 will take place on Jan. 19 at 5:30 p.m. at the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool. Communities across the country are invited to join by lighting buildings and ringing church bells.<br \/>\nThere will be a primetime television program hosted by Tom Hanks at 8:30 p.m. on Jan. 20 titled \u201cCelebrating America\u201d instead of traditional inaugural balls. Participating artists include Ant Clemons, Jon Bon Jovi, Demi Lovato and Justin Timberlake.<br \/>\nMore information can be found via the\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/bideninaugural.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Presidential Inaugural Committee<\/a>. Mayor Bowser&#8217;s office also has a dedicated\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/inauguration.dc.gov\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">website<\/a>\u00a0for the event.<br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"full-width lazyload\" title=\"Everything You Need to Know About Inauguration Day in Washington, DC\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" data-src=\"https:\/\/washington-org.s3.amazonaws.com\/s3fs-public\/us-presidential-inauguration-crowd-at-capitol_faqs-header_credit-dvidshub.jpg\" alt=\"Everything You Need to Know About Inauguration Day in Washington, DC\" width=\"800\" height=\"200\" data-fid=\"13832\" data-media-element=\"1\" \/><\/p>\n<h3>How can I view the new president\u2019s parade route?<\/h3>\n<p>Plan to watch the procession from home this year. After being sworn in, the president typically goes on a ceremonial parade down Pennsylvania Avenue from the U.S. Capitol to the\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/washington.org\/node\/1015\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">White House<\/a>. In the past, the parade has begun\u00a0at approximately 3 p.m. on Inauguration Day. This year, the Bidens will arrive at the White House with a presidential escort consisting of representatives from every branch of the military. A \u201cvirtual parade\u201d showcasing communities across the country will be televised.\u00a0The parade will begin at approximately 3 p.m. on Inauguration Day. Visit the website of the\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/www.inaugural.senate.gov\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Presidential Inauguration Committee<\/a>\u00a0for more information.<br \/>\n<em>Now that you know the ins and outs of the presidential inauguration, check out\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/washington.org\/inauguration\">more\u00a0Presidential Inauguration content<\/a>\u00a0such as what&#8217;s open, things to do this winter and more.<\/em>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"col-xl-2 col-lg-12 col-md-12 col-sm-12 offset-xl-1\">\n<div id=\"block-discoverdcblock-2\" class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"discoverDC-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"d-flex align-items-center discoverdc-title\">\n<p class=\"discoverdc__label italic discoverdc__label italic--\">More About DC<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"styled-horizontal--line\">\n<hr class=\"line line--horizontal\" \/>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"right-add-array--tag\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"right-add-array\">\n<div class=\"block washington-section\">\n<div id=\"js-dfp-tag-medium_rectangle_4\" data-google-query-id=\"CPPAlPDiqO4CFZCLAQodXH0MIA\">\n<div id=\"google_ads_iframe_\/76431457\/washington.org\/DC-guide-to\/inauguration-day-frequently-asked-questions-washington-dc_4__container__\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"js-dfp-tag-medium_rectangle_5\" data-google-query-id=\"CPLAlPDiqO4CFZCLAQodXH0MIA\">\n<div id=\"google_ads_iframe_\/76431457\/washington.org\/DC-guide-to\/inauguration-day-frequently-asked-questions-washington-dc_3__container__\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"block container washington-section washington-ad-array-block\">\n<div class=\"row add--array\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>www.washington.org &nbsp; FAQs about the Presidential Inauguration, the swearing-in ceremony, the parade and more &nbsp; The\u00a0Presidential Inaugural Committee\u00a0asks that Americans\u00a0stay home\u00a0and\u00a0celebrate this year&#8217;s inauguration virtually.\u00a0District of Columbia Mayor Muriel\u00a0Bowser\u00a0issued an order\u00a0that pauses museum operations and indoor dining until Friday, Jan. 22, 2021 at 5 a.m. Even for those activities that are not paused by order,&hellip;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":3,"featured_media":18787,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[103,104,105],"tags":[],"thb-sponsors":[],"class_list":["post-18786","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-featured","category-local","category-national"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.willoughbyavenue.com\/eagle\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/18786","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.willoughbyavenue.com\/eagle\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.willoughbyavenue.com\/eagle\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.willoughbyavenue.com\/eagle\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/3"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.willoughbyavenue.com\/eagle\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=18786"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.willoughbyavenue.com\/eagle\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/18786\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.willoughbyavenue.com\/eagle\/wp-json\/"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.willoughbyavenue.com\/eagle\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=18786"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.willoughbyavenue.com\/eagle\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=18786"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.willoughbyavenue.com\/eagle\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=18786"},{"taxonomy":"thb-sponsors","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.willoughbyavenue.com\/eagle\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/thb-sponsors?post=18786"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}