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Watch the Jan. 20 inauguration of Joe Biden and Kamala Harris

UPDATE (Jan. 21, 2021) — Inauguration Day has come and gone, but you can still watch it from start to finish below, or you can find clips of specific portions here.


WASHINGTON, D.C. (Jan. 20, 2021) — Watch the LIVE STREAM of Wednesday’s inauguration. Coverage is set to go live at 7 a.m. Pacific time. (See schedule below.)

 

Here is today’s schedule:

7:30 a.m. — INAUGURAL CEREMONIES — 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. Following the ceremony, the President-elect, First Lady, Vice President-elect, and Second Gentleman 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.

ICYMI…

 

After 11 a.m. — WREATH LAYING AT ARLINGTON NATIONAL CEMETERY — The President-elect, Dr. Biden, the Vice President-elect, and Mr. Emhoff will visit Arlington National Cemetery to lay a wreath at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier. 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.

After Noon — PRESIDENTIAL ESCORT — 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.” The Presidential Escort to the White House 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.

5:30 p.m. — CELEBRATING AMERICA PRIMETIME SPECIAL — Hosted by Tom Hanks, this 90-minute prime-time program will feature remarks from President-elect Biden and Vice President-elect Harris and include remarks and performances that represent the rich diversity and extensive talent America offers. Celebrating America will feature Ant Clemons, Jon Bon Jovi, Foo Fighters, John Legend, Eva Longoria, Demi Lovato, Bruce Springsteen, Justin Timberlake, and Kerry Washington.

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