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SCHEDULE FOR THE 59TH PRESIDENTIAL INAUGURATION
https://bideninaugural.org/schedule/
Official events for the 59th Presidential Inauguration will begin on Monday, January 18, 2021 with the National Day of Service and conclude on Thursday, January 21, 2021 with a National Prayer Service. In keeping with public health guidance, travel to any official event is discouraged. All are welcome to participate and view these events from home.
Times listed are in Eastern Standard Time (EST).
Saturday January 16th
America United: An Inauguration Welcome Event Celebrating Americas Changemakers: On Saturday, January 16, the PIC will host a welcome event to celebrate America, reflect and honor our history, and highlight the incredible diversity of the nation. Featuring musical performances, celebrity appearances, and remarks from some of the most popular leaders from across the country, the event will kick off five days of programming leading into the inauguration. The event will stream live on Saturday, January 16, from 7:00-8:30 PM ET at bideninaugural.org and on PIC social media platforms.
Monday January 18th
United We Serve: A Celebration of the National MLK Day of Service: On Monday, January 18, 2021, thousands of volunteers across the country will participate in the National Day of Service - an opportunity for all Americans to unite and serve at a time when the global pandemic calls on us to work together and support our communities. Find an event near you here.
The day 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. The event will stream live on Monday, January 18, from 8:00-9:00 PM ET at bideninaugural.org and on PIC social media platforms.
Thank you to everyone who has supported the National Day of Service. If you havent signed up to volunteer yet, its not too late! So many volunteer organizations are in need right now, and our goal is to encourage everyone to find an organization they can volunteer with, not only on Monday, but throughout the year. Please join in honoring the life and legacy of Dr. King by signing up to volunteer and spreading the word amongst your friends, family, and neighbors!
Tuesday January 19th
Nationwide COVID-19 Memorial: On Tuesday, January 19th, the PIC will host a memorial to remember and honor the lives lost to COVID-19 as part of inaugural activities. A Washington, D.C. ceremony on Tuesday, January 19, will feature a lighting around the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool, and PIC is inviting cities and towns around the country to join in illuminating buildings and ringing church bells at 5:30 p.m. ET in a national moment of unity and remembrance. The event will stream live on Tuesday, January 19, from 5:30-6:30 PM ET at bideninaugural.org and on PIC social media platforms.
Wednesday January 20th
Inauguration: On Wednesday, January 20, the 59th Inaugural Ceremonies will begin broadcasting at 10:00 AM ET. At noon, Joseph R. Biden, Jr. and Kamala D. Harris will be sworn in as President and Vice President of the United States on the West front of the U.S. Capitol.
Pass In Review: After the official swearing-in ceremony on the West front of the U.S. Capitol, the President-elect, Dr. Biden, Vice President-elect, and Mr. Emhoff will participate in a Pass In Review on the East front with members of the military. Pass In Reviews are a long-standing military tradition that reflect the peaceful transfer of power to a new Commander-in-Chief.
Arlington National Cemetery Wreath Laying Ceremony at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier: The President-elect, Dr. Biden, the Vice President-elect, and Mr. Emhoff will visit Arlington National Cemetery following the swearing-in ceremony and Pass In Review at the U.S. Capitol following the Inaugural ceremonies. They will be joined by President Barack Obama and Michelle Obama, President George W. Bush and Laura Bush, and President Bill Clinton and Secretary Hillary Clinton.
Presidential Escort and Parade Across America: 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.
Celebrating America Primetime Special: This will be the capstone prime-time program for the inauguration of Joseph R. Biden, Jr. and Kamala D. Harris to celebrate the beginning of a new national journey toward an America united. This night will be hosted by Tom Hanks on January 20 from 8:30-10:30 pm. ET and will showcase the American peoples resilience, heroism, and unified commitment to coming together as a nation to heal and rebuild.
Eva Longoria and Kerry Washington will introduce segments throughout the night ranging from stories of young people making a difference in their communities to musical performances. Foo Fighters, John Legend, Bruce Springsteen, Demi Lovato, Justin Timberlake, Ant Clemons, and Jon Bon Jovi will perform from iconic locations across the country, with additional performances to be announced.
The program will be carried live by ABC, CBS, CNN, NBC, MSNBC, and PBS. It will be streamed live on PIC social media channels: YouTube, Facebook, Twitter, and Twitch. The PICs streaming partners, including Amazon Prime Video, Microsoft Bing, NewsNOW from Fox, and AT&T DIRECTV and U-verse, will also be carrying the program live.
Events will be live streamed at bideninaugural.org and on the PICs social media platforms, including YouTube, Facebook and Twitter.
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(2,747 posts)President-elect Joe Biden's dog, Major, is making history as the first shelter dog in the White House.
To celebrate, the shelter where Major was adopted is hosting a virtual "indoguration" three days before Joe Biden's official inauguration.
The Zoom event will feature NBC "Today" show's Jill Martin and other "notable rescue dogs and their parents," Cory Topel, the shelter's marketing manager, told Insider in an email. Topel did not say whether Joe Biden and Major will be in participating in the event, however.
Virtual attendees can expect 30 to 45 minutes of furry friends and animal philanthropists speaking. The goal is to raise money for shelter dogs just like Major.
To join, virtual attendees can donate $10 or more to get a link to the ceremony, which starts at 3 p.m. on Sunday. Proceeds will go to the animal shelter.
Article: https://news.yahoo.com/bidens-dog-having-indoguration-celebrate-220213462.html
Link to event: https://delawarehumaneassociation.salsalabs.org/indoguration/index.html?fbclid=IwAR2D-laLMhjizGAlnLtIVicv1MAtGUMR-MvKEy_BOM4R2IGngBFL3aiZr6A