Watch live: Trump inauguration time, presidential parade, events
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People arrive for the inauguration of President-elect Donald Trump in the U.S. Capitol Rotunda on Jan. 20. Photo: Fabrizio Bensch-Pool/Getty Images
Inauguration Day is here, and televisions and computer screens across the nation will be tuned into President-elect Trump's speech.
Why it matters: Because of the Martin Luther King Jr. holiday more people have the day off, which may increase viewership.
Trump presidential parade: How to watch inauguration events
The latest: Trump is posting live inauguration coverage from his X account.
What time is the inauguration on TV?
Inaugural ceremonies begin at 11:30am ET, and the swearing-in ceremony will begin at noon, with Vice President-elect Vance going first and Trump to follow.
- The 20th Amendment to the Constitution states that the term of each elected president begins at noon on Jan. 20 of the year following the election.
- TV coverage starts earlier with times varying by station.
How to watch the inauguration live
Zoom in: All major news networks are broadcasting the inauguration, including CNN, PBS, NBC, MSNBC, CBS, Fox News, NewsNation and C-SPAN.
- Major networks and local channels will also be streaming on their websites, apps and social channels.
Stream Trump inauguration on YouTube
What we're watching: The Joint Congressional Committee on Inaugural Ceremonies will live stream the 60th Inaugural Ceremonies on YouTube.
- Watch on the YouTube video above.
How long will Trump's inaugural address be?
Between the lines: Trump is the second president in U.S. history (after Grover Cleveland) to deliver a second, non-consecutive inaugural address, Axios' April Rubin reports.
- Trump's 2017 inauguration speech was the shortest in modern history.
Inauguration Day performers
Trump's 2.0 inauguration is drawing more celebrities than his first inauguration.
- Country music star Carrie Underwood is set to perform at the inauguration and will sing "America the Beautiful."
- Opera tenor Christopher Macchio is scheduled to sing the national anthem.
President Trump inauguration schedule
State of play: Find the schedule of events, including inaugural balls, road closures and parties here.
Editor's note: This story was updated with information on how to watch Trump's presidential parade and other activities.
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