FAQ
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When will the official inauguration take place?
On Wednesday, January 20, 2021, Joe Biden and Kamala Harris will take their oaths of office and be sworn in as President and Vice President of the United States.
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What inaugural events will take place?
President-elect Biden and Vice President-elect Harris will be inaugurated during a time of unprecedented crisis for our country, amid a global pandemic that will alter traditional inaugural activities. Our top priority will be keeping people safe and healthy while honoring and resembling American inaugural traditions and engaging Americans across the country, including an official outdoor swearing-in ceremony, iconic images of President-elect and Vice President-elect, virtual celebrations that bring the country together, and community service engagement. The official schedule can be found at bideninaugural.org/schedule
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Will there be an official swearing-in ceremony at the U.S. Capitol?
Yes. President-elect Biden and Vice-President-elect Harris will take their oaths of office at the U.S. Capitol on January 20, 2021. The ceremony will feature vigorous health and safety protocols to protect public health, including face-coverings, social distancing, and more. The public is strongly encouraged to refrain from traveling to Washington, D.C., as the footprint for inaugural events will be limited and activities like the parade will be reimagined. The swearing-in ceremony will be live-streamed and broadcasted for the country and world to watch. You can view all inauguration activities and events at bideninaugural.org/watch. For accessible viewing options, please visit bideninaugural.org/accessibility.
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How will I be able to watch the inauguration?
PIC is strongly encouraging all Americans to follow public health best practices and refrain from traveling to Washington, D.C. as such, more Americans than ever will have access to the inauguration events. Americans can view the inauguration events via official Presidential Inaugural Committee social media platforms and at bideninaugural.org/watch. For accessible viewing options, please visit bideninaugural.org/accessibility.
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Will there still be parades, balls, performances, and other celebrations?
This year’s ceremonies and events will reflect President-elect Biden and Vice President-elect Harris’ commitment to protecting the health and safety of Americans while demonstrating the strength and resilience of our country. We know that inaugural balls and public parades are part of the inaugural tradition. However, given the current public health situation across the country, inaugural activities will have a limited footprint and events like the parade will be reimagined. While the inauguration will look different amid the pandemic, all activities will honor and resemble American inaugural traditions and engage Americans across the country while keeping everybody healthy and safe.
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How exactly will you keep people safe?
As President-elect Biden has said throughout the entire pandemic, we will follow the science and public health experts. As we announce more details about inauguration activities, we will be clear and transparent about the measures we are taking to keep people safe.
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Who is speaking and performing at the inaugural events?
We are excited to announce speakers and performers for official inaugural events. You can find the announcements for current participants at bideninaugural.org/news. Follow @BidenInaugural on Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook for the latest news and updates.
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Where can I get up-to-date information?
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When will we know more?
We will be announcing additional details about the PIC and inaugural activities in the coming days and weeks. Make sure to follow @BidenInaugural on Twitter and Instagram and visit BidenInaugural.org for the latest news and information about the inauguration.