Presidential Inaugural Committee Outlines Schedule of Events and Ways to Watch

WASHINGTON — On Saturday (Jan. 16), the Presidential Inaugural Committee (PIC) outlined the schedule of events to date for the inauguration of Joseph R. Biden, Jr. and Kamala D. Harris and how Americans can participate and watch. Over the course of four days of programming, “America United” inaugural activities will honor our traditions while safely allowing more Americans than ever before to participate from their own homes.

All inaugural events will stream at BidenInaugural.org/watch as well as PIC’s social media platforms, including YouTube, Facebook, Twitter, and Twitch. Additional activities, timing, and details that are to be announced will be updated at BidenInaugural.org/schedule.
 
Announced inaugural activities and tentative timing is outlined below and subject to change:

SUNDAY, JANUARY 17

We The People Concert

8:00 PM ET

The PIC will host a first of its kind virtual inaugural concert that will support this historic moment in our country’s history. The concert will be hosted by Keegan-Michael Key and Debra Messing and feature other speakers and performers, including AJR, Michael Bivins, Connie Britton, Fall Out Boy, Ben Harper, Carole King, Kal Penn, James Taylor, and will.i.am. The event will also feature messages from President-elect Biden, Dr. Biden, Vice President-elect Harris, and Doug Emhoff. Supporters interested in joining can visit https://BidenInaugural.org/WeThePeople for more information.

MONDAY, JANUARY 18:  MLK DAY AND NATIONAL DAY OF SERVICE

 “United We Serve” National Day of Service

All Day

The PIC is partnering with local, state, and national organizations on service events for the National Day of Service on January 18, 2021, in honor of Martin Luther King Jr. Day and ahead of the inauguration of Joe Biden and Kamala Harris. Learn more at https://BidenInaugural.org/day-of-service.

“United We Serve” A Celebration of the National MLK Day of Service

8:00 PM ET

The National Day of Service will culminate in an hour-long celebration that will feature a diverse array of entertainers, inspiring speakers, and stories celebrating the legacy of Martin Luther King Jr. and the Biden-Harris Administration’s commitment to service. Confirmed participants include Aloe Blacc, Rev. Dr. Bernice King, Martin Luther King III, Chesca, Rep. Sharice Davids, Rosario Dawson, Andra Day, Yo-Yo Ma, Rev. Al Sharpton, Sean Patrick Thomas, Diane Warren, Lynn Whitfield, Bebe Winans, and more. Streamed at https://BidenInaugural.org/watch and PIC’s YouTube, Facebook, Twitter, and Twitch.

TUESDAY, JANUARY 19

“I Do Solemnly Swear: The U.S. Presidential Inauguration”

12:00 PM ET 
 

Discovery Inc. and Discovery Education will provide a virtual learning experience to educators, students, and families. The program will feature a greeting to students from Dr. Biden and provide behind the scenes access to this historic event through a series of interviews with inaugural experts and historians. Additional learning resources are available at  https://discoveryeducation.com/learn/inauguration/. Streamed at https://discoveryeducation.com and will air the same week on Discovery Family and in Spanish on Discovery Familia.

Nationwide COVID-19 Memorial

5:30 PM ET
 

The PIC will host a memorial 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. PIC is inviting cities and towns around the country to join Washington, D.C. in illuminating buildings and ringing church bells at 5:30 p.m. ET in a national moment of unity and remembrance. Streamed at https://BidenInaugural.org/watch and PIC’s YouTube, Facebook, Twitter, and Twitch

WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 20: INAUGURATION DAY

Our White House: An Inaugural Celebration for Young Americans

10:00 AM-12:30 PM ET
 

The PIC will host a first-ever curated livestream for young Americans before and during the Inaugural Ceremonies. The livestream, hosted by award-winning entertainer and advocate Keke Palmer, will feature a special message from Dr. Jill Biden; commentary from historians Doris Kearns Goodwin and Erica Armstrong Dunbar; a segment on presidential pets produced by Nickelodeon; excerpts of student voices from PBS NewsHour Student Reporting Labs “We the Young People” programming; trivia questions, including some asked by Doug Emhoff; segments produced by the Library of Congress; and other special features.
 
Streamed at https://BidenInaugural.org/youth and PIC’s YouTube channel; broadcasted by Nickelodeon and Discovery Education and streamed via their websites, apps, and social media platforms; streamed online by PBS NewsHour, Amazon Prime Video, and on ABC Owned Television Stations’ 32 connected TV Apps across Android TV, Amazon Fire TV, Apple TV, and Roku; and Spanish-language broadcast to air on Discovery Familia later on January 20

Presidential Swearing-In Ceremony and Inaugural Address

TBA AM-PM ET
 

President-elect Biden and Vice President-elect Harris will be sworn in on the West front of the U.S. Capitol building. After they take their oaths of office, President-elect Biden will deliver an inaugural address laying out his vision to defeat the pandemic, build back better, and unify and heal the nation. Streamed at https://BidenInaaugural.org/watch and expected to be carried live on all major networks and platforms. Streamed live on PIC social media channels, YouTube, Facebook, Twitter, and Twitch, and Amazon Prime Video, Microsoft Bing, NewsNOW from Fox, and AT&T U-verse (Channel 212/1212 in SD/HD) and DIRECTV (Channel 201).

Pass in Review

TBA PM ET
 

On the East front of the U.S. Capitol, President-elect Biden, hosted by the Commander of Joint Task Force-National Capital Region, will review the readiness of military troops. Every branch of the military will be represented in this event. Streamed at https://BidenInaugural.org/watch and PIC’s YouTube, Facebook, Twitter, and Twitch.

Arlington National Cemetery Wreath Laying Ceremony

TBD PM ET
 

President-elect Biden, Dr. Biden, Vice President-elect Harris, and Doug Emhoff will visit Arlington National Cemetery for a wreath-laying ceremony at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier to honor our men and women in uniform who paid the ultimate sacrifice in defense of our common values. They will be joined by President Barack Obama, Michelle Obama, President George W. Bush, Laura Bush, President Bill Clinton, and Secretary Hillary Clinton. Streamed at https://BidenInaugural.org/watch and PIC’s YouTube, Facebook, Twitter, and Twitch.

Presidential Escort

TBA PM ET
 

President-elect Biden will receive a Presidential Escort from 15th Street to the White House with every branch of the military will be represented in the escort, including The U.S. Army Band, a Joint Service Honor Guard, and the Commander-in-Chief’s Guard and Fife and Drum Corps from the 3rd U.S. Infantry “The Old Guard.” Streamed at https://BidenInaugural.org/watch and PIC’s YouTube, Facebook, Twitter, and Twitch.

Virtual Parade Across America

TBA PM ET
 

The President-elect will receive a Presidential Escort to the White House. This will be followed by a “Parade Across America,” which will be televised for the American people and feature diverse, dynamic performances in communities across the country.
 
Streamed at https://BidenInaugural.org/watch and PIC’s YouTube, Facebook, Twitter, and Twitch.

“Celebrating America” Primetime Special

8:30-10:00 PM ET
 

Capstone program featuring remarks by President-elect Biden and Vice President-elect Harris, showcasing the American people’s resilience, heroism, and unified commitment to coming together as a nation to heal and rebuild. Hosted by Tom Hanks and featuring appearances by Eva Longoria and Kerry Washington, this 90-minute program will include performances at iconic locations across the country by Foo Fighters, John Legend, Lin Manuel Miranda, Bruce Springsteen, Demi Lovato, Justin Timberlake, Ant Clemons, and Jon Bon Jovi, with more to be announced. Carried live by ABC, CBS, CNN, NBC, MSNBC, and PBS. Streamed at https://BidenInaugural.org/watch; PIC social media channels, YouTube, Facebook, Twitter, and Twitch; and Amazon Prime Video, Microsoft Bing, NewsNOW from Fox, and AT&T U-verse (Channel 212/1212 in SD/HD) and DIRECTV (Channel 201). 

The Presidential Inaugural Committee (PIC) 2021 is a 501(c)(4) non-profit organization and separate entity from the Biden-Harris Transition charged with planning and executing activities surrounding the inauguration of President-elect Joe Biden and Vice President-elect Kamala Harris.