Inaugural Events

Here's a listing of the main inaugural events. Times are Central Standard. I hope you'll make the prayer service on Wednesday an especially high priority in your schedule. Our nation needs our prayers, and we need to join as a national community to humble ourselves before God and ask for help.

MONDAY
Kids' Inaugural: We Are The Future
Verizon Center 6:00 PM A children's concert honoring military families, hosted by Michelle Obama. Miley Cyrus and the Jonas Brothers are among the entertainers.

TUESDAY
The Swearing-In Ceremony
United States Capitol, West Front 10:30 AM Barack Obama and Joseph R. Biden Jr. are sworn in as the 44th President and Vice President of the United States.

Inaugural Parade
Pennsylvania Avenue 1:30 PM The majority of the parade route will be free and open to the public for standing room access. Viewing spots along the parade route are available on a first come, first serve basis. A limited number of bleacher seats were available for sale but have sold out.

WEDNESDAY
National Prayer Service
Washington National Cathedral 7:30 AM National Prayer Service with President Barack Obama, Vice President Joseph R. Biden Jr., and members of their families will be held at the National Cathedral.