What is Inauguration Day?
The inauguration of the president of the United States is a ceremony to mark the commencement of a new four-year term of the president of the United States. The inauguration takes place for each new presidential term, even if the president is continuing in office for a second term. Since 1937, it has taken place at noon EST on January 20, the first day of the new term, some 72 to 78 days after the presidential election, except for three occasions when January 20 fell on a Sunday. In those years, the presidential oath of office was administered on that day privately and then again in a public ceremony the next day, on Monday, January 21.
Inauguration Day January 20, 2021
Takes place on Wednesday, January 20, 2021
Incoming President: Joe Biden
Incoming Vice President: Kamala Harris
Swearing in ceremony at the U.S. Capitol at Noon
Pass in Review at the East Front of the U.S. Capitol
Presidential Escort from 15th street to the White House
Virtual Parade from cities around the country
Events will be streamed on multiple outlets
Past Inauguration Days
First Inauguration: George Washington on April 30, 1789
Last Inauguration Day: Joe Biden and Kamala Harris on January 20, 2021
History Channel Article
10 Unexpected Moments in Presidential Inauguration History
History Channel article written by Sarah Pruitt about 10 unexpected events at past Inauguration Day events.