During an inauguration ceremony at the U.S. Capitol, Trump and Vice President-elect J.D. Vance will be sworn into office, kicking off their new administration. 

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Here is everything you need to know ahead of next Monday:

What is the timeline of the day?

The 20th Amendment specifies that the term of each elected president begins at noon on Jan. 20 of the year following the election. Each president-elect takes the oath of office before assuming the duties of the position.

The timeline for these events usually starts at 6 a.m. with security screening. Musical performances will begin around 9:30 a.m., and opening remarks for the swearing-in ceremony will begin at 11:30 a.m.

At 12:01 pm on Jan. 20, Trump will become President of the United States again.

The traditional inaugural luncheon will follow the swearing-in ceremony. 

During former President Jimmy Carter’s inauguration, he started the tradition of walking down Pennsylvania Avenue to the White House for an inaugural parade. Trump is expected to do the same. The parade will start at the U.S. Capitol, and proceed up Pennsylvania Avenue NW toward the White House. The Presidential Inaugural Committee will have some tickets available for bleacher seats, but the parade is mostly free to watch from the sidewalk. 

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The parade is expected to begin around 2:30 p.m. The parade route will start at 3rd Street and Pennsylvania Avenue, near the Canadian Embassy. 

There will also be a number of official and unofficial inaugural balls, some of which Trump is likely to make an appearance at. The exact number changes from year to year, but the sanctioned 2025 Presidential Inaugural Ball will be at 8 p.m. at the Walter Reed Convention Center.

What roads will be closed? Will the Metro or other public transportation be down?

The majority of roads in downtown Washington, D.C., and on Capitol Hill will be closed to regular traffic from Jan. 18 through Jan. 21 as the Secret Service works to secure the area.

Closures of note include: 

• L’Enfant Plaza from Independence Avenue, SW to Hilton Washington Hotel Entrance

• New York Avenue from 18th Street, NW to 11th Street, NW

• 17th Street from K Street, NW to Independence Avenue, SW

• Connecticut Avenue from I Street, NW to H Street, NW

• 16th Street from K Street, NW to H Street, NW

• Vermont Avenue from I Street, NW to H Street, NW

Some freeway exits will also be closed including:

• Eastbound I-395 Exit 1 toward 14th Street / National Mall

• Eastbound I-395 HOV exit toward 14th Street / National Mall

• Eastbound I-395 Exit 3 toward 12th Street Expressway

• Eastbound I-395 Exit 4 toward Maine Avenue

• Northbound I-395 toward C Street SW / US Capitol / 3rd Street Tunnel

• Westbound I-695 exit toward I-395 North / 3rd Street Tunnel

• Northbound South Capitol Street ramp toward I-1395 North / D Street, SW, all traffic sent toward I-395 South / Downtown / Richmond

• Westbound I-395 Exit 4A & 4B toward Maine Avenue, SW / 12th Street, NW, all traffic sent toward I-395 South / Richmond

• 3rd Street Tunnel / Southbound I-395 entrance at 4th Street and New York Avenue, NE  

• 3rd Street Tunnel / Southbound I-395 entrance at 4th Street & Massachusetts Avenue, NE 

• Westbound I-395 Exit 5A toward 7th Street, SW & 5B toward 6th Street, SW

The bus routes 3F, 3Y, 11Y, 16E, 16Y, 38B, 31, 32, 33, 36, 42, 43, 52, 54, 59, 64, 70, 74, 79, 80, 96, D4, D6, D8, G8, L2, N6, P6, S2, S9, X2, X8, X9 will all be detoured. 

Metro has not announced which train stations will be closed due to the inauguration. In 2017, Metro closed five stations. In 2021, however, due to heightened concerns after Trump supporters attacked the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021, Metro closed 13 stations. At that time, L’Enfant Plaza was the only station that remained open within easy walking distance of the Mall.

The Smithsonian additionally announced its D.C. museums will be closed on Jan. 20.

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How can I get tickets to the inauguration?

The Joint Congressional Committee on Inaugural Ceremonies makes sure a chunk of inauguration tickets are made available to the public.

These tickets are free of charge, but tickets are very limited. Those who wish to attend will need to contact their local congressperson to get a ticket. Those interested can use Congress.gov to find their proper representative or senator to contact.

How can I watch the inauguration from afar?

Every major news channel, including ABC, CBS, CNN, CSPAN, Fox News, MSNBC, NBC, and PBS, will broadcast the presidential inauguration and additional coverage.

The White House will also livestream the event. Check back for a link when available.