According to NBC.com, the following is the updated schedule of events for the 2013 inauguration of President Obama and Vice President Joe Biden.
Note: All times are Eastern.
SUNDAY, JAN. 20
Vice President Biden’s Official Swearing-In
Start Time: 8:15 a.m. ET
President Obama’s Official Swearing-In
Location: White House - Blue Room
Start Time: 11:55 a.m. ET
Historically, Inaugural Ceremonies are not held on a Sunday because courts and other public institutions are not open. This year, in accordance with the requirements of the United States Constitution, President Obama and Vice President Biden will officially be sworn-in on Sunday, Jan. 20.
MONDAY, JAN. 21
Ceremonial Swearing-In Ceremony
Location: Capitol Hill
Start Time: 11:30 a.m. ET
On Monday, the President and Vice President will be sworn in the traditional ceremonial swearing in ceremony at the U.S. Capitol that is open to the public.
Inaugural Parade
Location: Viewing stands and bleachers are lined along Pennsylvania Avenue
Estimated Start Time: 2:35 p.m. ET
President Obama, Vice President Biden, First Lady Michelle Obama, and Second Lady Dr. Jill Biden will participate in the Inaugural Parade following the public swearing-in ceremony at the Capitol. This year’s parade features participants, floats and vehicles representing more than 58 groups.
The Commander in Chief’s Inaugural Ball
Location: Washington Convention Center
Doors open: 6 p.m. ET
As he did at his Inauguration in 2009, President Obama will host the Commander-in-Chief’s Ball to honor America’s brave service members and their families, a tradition started by President George W. Bush in 2005. Active duty and reserve military, Medal of Honor recipients, and wounded warriors and their spouses will attend. Troops from around the world will also be able to join the celebration virtually.
The Inaugural Ball
Location: Washington Convention Center – Halls A, B and C
Doors open: 6:30 p.m. ET
Location: Washington Convention Center – Halls D and E
Doors open: 7:00 p.m. ET
Americans across the country are invited to share in the celebration at The Inaugural Ball, a unified celebration for all Americans that will span every hall in the Walter E. Washington Convention Center.
TUESDAY, JAN. 22
National Prayer Service
Location: Washington National Cathedral
Start Time: 10:30 a.m. ET
President Obama, Vice President Biden, and their spouses, will attend a prayer service Tuesday morning.
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