Donald
Trump will be sworn in as US President on Friday, bringing to an end
Barack Obama's eight years tenure in office, as his inaugural invitation
surfaces online.
Donald Trump and his family
On January 20 (January 21 AEDT), Donald Trump will be sworn in as
the 45th President of the United States of America as the billionaire
businessman will officially take his oath of office in a Presidential
Inauguration which has a long history dating right back to the United
States' first president, George Washington.
When is everything happening?
Here's what time you can expect everything to happen on
Inauguration Day. Some of the exact times have yet to be officially
finalised, so treat these as a rough guide.
Saturday, 1:00am AEDT (Australian Eastern Daylight Time)
The President-elect attends a morning worship service.
Saturday, 1:30am AEDT
The Inaugural Swearing-in Ceremony begins. The crowd will be entertained by performers until the President-elect arrives.
Saturday, 2:30am AEDT
President-elect Trump heads to the White House for a meeting with
soon-to-be former President Barack Obama. From there, they head to the
swearing-in ceremony at the US Capitol together.
Saturday, 3:45am AEDT
Incoming vice-president Mike Pence takes his oath of office first.
Saturday, 4:00am AEDT
At noon (local time), the term of the new administration officially
begins. Mr Trump will step up and take the oath of office, administered
by the Chief Justice of the United States, John Roberts.
It reads: "I do solemnly swear (or affirm) that I will
faithfully execute the office of President of the United States, and
will to the best of my ability, preserve, protect and defend the
Constitution of the United States."
From this point onwards, we're in the term of President Trump.
Saturday, 4:10am AEDT
President Trump will step up to the lectern to deliver his
Inaugural Address. Both of Barack Obama's inaugural addresses ran for
about 20 minutes each.
Saturday, 5:00am AEDT
After the conclusion of the inaugural ceremony, it's time to
farewell Barack Obama and Vice-President Joe Biden (as well as their
families).
They'll be escorted out by the new President and Vice-President.
Since the '70s, the former president and first lady have left the
Capitol grounds by a helicopter, if weather permits.
Saturday, 5:30am AEDT
It's time to have a break and grab something to eat.
The Inaugural Luncheon is organised by the Joint Congressional
Committee on Inaugural Ceremonies and normally features food from the
states of the new President and Vice-President (that's New York and
Indiana for those playing along at home).
Saturday, 6:30am AEDT
After lunch, President Trump and Vice-President Pence lead the Inaugural Parade along Pennsylvania Avenue to the White House.
Members of the public will line the street, so expect plenty of well wishers and protesters as well.
The Inaugural Committee has announced there will be more than 8,000 participants marching in this year's parade.
Saturday, 11:00am AEDT
The day finishes with Inaugural Balls held across Washington. Trump has announced he'll attend two official balls on the night
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