Donald Trump will be sworn in as US President
on Friday, bringing to an end Barack Obama’s
eight years tenure in office, as his inaugural
invitation surfaces online.
On January 20 (January 21 AEDT), Donald
Trump will be sworn in as the 45th President of
the United States of America as the billionaire
businessman will officially take his oath of office
in a Presidential Inauguration which has a long
history dating right back to the United States’
first president, George Washington.
When is everything happening?
Here’s what time you can expect everything to
happen on Inauguration Day. Some of the exact
times have yet to be officially finalised, so treat
these as a rough guide.

Saturday, 1:00am AEDT (Australian Eastern
Daylight Time)
The President-elect attends a morning worship
service.

Saturday, 1:30am AEDT
The Inaugural Swearing-in Ceremony begins.
The crowd will be entertained by performers
until the President-elect arrives.

Saturday, 2:30am AEDT
President-elect Trump heads to the White
House for a meeting with soon-to-be former
President Barack Obama. From there, they head
to the swearing-in ceremony at the US Capitol
together.

Saturday, 3:45am AEDT
Incoming vice-president Mike Pence takes his
oath of office first.
Saturday, 4:00am AEDT
At noon (local time), the term of the new
administration officially begins. Mr Trump will
step up and take the oath of office, administered
by the Chief Justice of the United States, John
Roberts.

It reads: “I do solemnly swear (or affirm) that I
will faithfully execute the office of President of
the United States, and will to the best of my
ability, preserve, protect and defend the
Constitution of the United States.”
From this point onwards, we’re in the term of
President Trump.

Saturday, 4:10am AEDT
President Trump will step up to the lectern to
deliver his Inaugural Address. Both of Barack
Obama’s inaugural addresses ran for about 20
minutes each.

Saturday, 5:00am AEDT
After the conclusion of the inaugural ceremony,
it’s time to farewell Barack Obama and Vice-
President Joe Biden (as well as their families).
They’ll be escorted out by the new President
and Vice-President. Since the ’70s, the former
president and first lady have left the Capitol
grounds by a helicopter, if weather permits.

Saturday, 5:30am AEDT
It’s time to have a break and grab something to
eat.
The Inaugural Luncheon is organised by the
Joint Congressional Committee on Inaugural
Ceremonies and normally features food from the
states of the new President and Vice-President
(that’s New York and Indiana for those playing
along at home).

Saturday, 6:30am AEDT
After lunch, President Trump and Vice-President
Pence lead the Inaugural Parade along
Pennsylvania Avenue to the White House.
Members of the public will line the street, so
expect plenty of well wishers and protesters as
well.
The Inaugural Committee has announced there
will be more than 8,000 participants marching
in this year’s parade.
Saturday, 11:00am AEDT
The day finishes with Inaugural Balls held
across Washington. Trump has announced he’ll
attend two official balls on the night.