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| Donald J. Trump will take the oath of office outside the Capitol on Friday to become the 45th president of the United States. Expect plenty of pomp and a good deal of protest, too, as hundreds of thousands of people descend on Washington to mark the occasion. | Donald J. Trump will take the oath of office outside the Capitol on Friday to become the 45th president of the United States. Expect plenty of pomp and a good deal of protest, too, as hundreds of thousands of people descend on Washington to mark the occasion. |
| Here is a guide to the week’s festivities, demonstrations and much more. | Here is a guide to the week’s festivities, demonstrations and much more. |
| The official inaugural festivities commence Thursday afternoon and do not wrap up until Saturday morning. Below are some of the highlights; and here is an expanded schedule. | The official inaugural festivities commence Thursday afternoon and do not wrap up until Saturday morning. Below are some of the highlights; and here is an expanded schedule. |
| THURSDAY | THURSDAY |
| 4 p.m. | “Make America Great Again!” welcome celebration Mr. Trump will deliver brief remarks at a concert outside the Lincoln Memorial. The concert will be televised nationally and is free to the public. Performers include Toby Keith, 3 Doors Down and more. | 4 p.m. | “Make America Great Again!” welcome celebration Mr. Trump will deliver brief remarks at a concert outside the Lincoln Memorial. The concert will be televised nationally and is free to the public. Performers include Toby Keith, 3 Doors Down and more. |
| FRIDAY, INAUGURATION DAY | FRIDAY, INAUGURATION DAY |
| 11:30 a.m. | Swearing-in ceremony With American officials and other dignitaries gathered on the West Front of the Capitol, the official inauguration ceremony begins. Chief Justice John G. Roberts Jr. will administer the oath of office around noon. Mr. Trump will then deliver his inaugural address. | 11:30 a.m. | Swearing-in ceremony With American officials and other dignitaries gathered on the West Front of the Capitol, the official inauguration ceremony begins. Chief Justice John G. Roberts Jr. will administer the oath of office around noon. Mr. Trump will then deliver his inaugural address. |
| Afternoon | The Parade After reviewing the American armed forces, President Trump and Vice President Mike Pence will lead the inaugural parade from the Capitol down Pennsylvania Avenue, with thousands of military personnel representing each branch participating. | Afternoon | The Parade After reviewing the American armed forces, President Trump and Vice President Mike Pence will lead the inaugural parade from the Capitol down Pennsylvania Avenue, with thousands of military personnel representing each branch participating. |
| 7 p.m. and on | Inaugural ballsThere will be two official inaugural balls on separate floors of the Walter E. Washington Convention Center, and the Armed Services Ball, which will be at the National Building Museum. Mr. Trump is expected to make remarks and take to the dance floor at all three. | 7 p.m. and on | Inaugural ballsThere will be two official inaugural balls on separate floors of the Walter E. Washington Convention Center, and the Armed Services Ball, which will be at the National Building Museum. Mr. Trump is expected to make remarks and take to the dance floor at all three. |
| SATURDAY | SATURDAY |
| 10 a.m. | National Prayer Service The Washington National Cathedral will host the traditional prayer service for Mr. Trump and Mr. Pence to begin their terms in prayer and reflection. The service marks the end of the official inaugural schedule. | 10 a.m. | National Prayer Service The Washington National Cathedral will host the traditional prayer service for Mr. Trump and Mr. Pence to begin their terms in prayer and reflection. The service marks the end of the official inaugural schedule. |
| 10 a.m. | The Women’s March on WashingtonExpected to be the week’s largest protest action, the march begins with a rally at the base of Capitol Hill. The schedule of speakers has not been announced, nor has the route the marchers will take when they begin moving at 1:15 p.m. | 10 a.m. | The Women’s March on WashingtonExpected to be the week’s largest protest action, the march begins with a rally at the base of Capitol Hill. The schedule of speakers has not been announced, nor has the route the marchers will take when they begin moving at 1:15 p.m. |
| On TV: Coverage of Inauguration Day will be carried live by ABC, NBC, CBS, CNN, PBS and Fox News. Mr. Trump’s preinaugural concert on Thursday may also be broadcast. | On TV: Coverage of Inauguration Day will be carried live by ABC, NBC, CBS, CNN, PBS and Fox News. Mr. Trump’s preinaugural concert on Thursday may also be broadcast. |
| On your computer: Many news sites will carry feeds of the festivities. We’d prefer you stay right here with nytimes.com. We’ll have live video and real-time analysis from our political reporters. You can also follow our Inauguration Briefing to catch up on all the highlights. | On your computer: Many news sites will carry feeds of the festivities. We’d prefer you stay right here with nytimes.com. We’ll have live video and real-time analysis from our political reporters. You can also follow our Inauguration Briefing to catch up on all the highlights. |
| On your phone: The New York Times mobile app will have you covered, and you can sign up for alerts on the important events. Twitter will also be streaming the inauguration live at inauguration.twitter.com. | On your phone: The New York Times mobile app will have you covered, and you can sign up for alerts on the important events. Twitter will also be streaming the inauguration live at inauguration.twitter.com. |
| On social media: Follow The Times on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and Snapchat (nytimes) for videos, photos and stories from the inauguration and protests. | |
| In person: Official tickets for the prime viewing areas have already been distributed, but inaugural spectators can watch the swearing-in ceremony from along the National Mall or set up along the Pennsylvania Avenue parade route. Be prepared for significant security and traffic delays. Here is more information on how to attend in person. | In person: Official tickets for the prime viewing areas have already been distributed, but inaugural spectators can watch the swearing-in ceremony from along the National Mall or set up along the Pennsylvania Avenue parade route. Be prepared for significant security and traffic delays. Here is more information on how to attend in person. |
| When Mr. Trump takes office on Friday, he will be less popular than any new president in modern American history, according to a series of surveys published in recent days. The numbers suggest that rather than unifying a divided electorate, his transition to power has continued the polarization from the campaign. | When Mr. Trump takes office on Friday, he will be less popular than any new president in modern American history, according to a series of surveys published in recent days. The numbers suggest that rather than unifying a divided electorate, his transition to power has continued the polarization from the campaign. |
| Polls released on Tuesday by CNN and ORC and by The Washington Post and ABC News found that just 40 percent of Americans approved of the job Mr. Trump has been doing during the transition. | Polls released on Tuesday by CNN and ORC and by The Washington Post and ABC News found that just 40 percent of Americans approved of the job Mr. Trump has been doing during the transition. |
| Mr. Trump’s aides say they have had that atmosphere in mind while planning the week’s festivities. | Mr. Trump’s aides say they have had that atmosphere in mind while planning the week’s festivities. |
| A well-armed security bubble will encircle much of downtown Washington by Inauguration Day, as almost 30,000 local, state and federal officials work to ensure that the transfer of power goes off without a hitch. | A well-armed security bubble will encircle much of downtown Washington by Inauguration Day, as almost 30,000 local, state and federal officials work to ensure that the transfer of power goes off without a hitch. |
| The authorities will begin enforcing a soft and a hard perimeter in central Washington in the early hours of Friday morning, and other road closings around the region will follow. Only local vehicles will be allowed within the soft perimeter. No civilian vehicles will be able to pass inside the hard perimeter, where federal security forces will also be screening anyone hoping to enter by foot. | The authorities will begin enforcing a soft and a hard perimeter in central Washington in the early hours of Friday morning, and other road closings around the region will follow. Only local vehicles will be allowed within the soft perimeter. No civilian vehicles will be able to pass inside the hard perimeter, where federal security forces will also be screening anyone hoping to enter by foot. |
| To assure security, many items, including backpacks and posters, will be prohibited on the Capitol grounds, along the parade route and at the inaugural balls. The National Park Service decided on Thursday to allow small umbrellas onto the National Mall and parade route because of rain in the forecast. | To assure security, many items, including backpacks and posters, will be prohibited on the Capitol grounds, along the parade route and at the inaugural balls. The National Park Service decided on Thursday to allow small umbrellas onto the National Mall and parade route because of rain in the forecast. |
| The official swearing-in ceremony is scheduled to begin at 11:30 a.m. on Friday on the West Front of the Capitol overlooking the Mall. Most of the nation’s dignitaries will be on hand, including Mr. Trump’s presidential opponent, Hillary Clinton, and her husband, former President Bill Clinton. | The official swearing-in ceremony is scheduled to begin at 11:30 a.m. on Friday on the West Front of the Capitol overlooking the Mall. Most of the nation’s dignitaries will be on hand, including Mr. Trump’s presidential opponent, Hillary Clinton, and her husband, former President Bill Clinton. |
| Jackie Evancho, a 16-year-old singer best known from “America’s Got Talent,” will perform the national anthem. And six religious leaders chosen by Mr. Trump will offer blessings. | Jackie Evancho, a 16-year-old singer best known from “America’s Got Talent,” will perform the national anthem. And six religious leaders chosen by Mr. Trump will offer blessings. |
| As Chief Justice Roberts administers the oath of office, Mr. Trump is planning to rest his hand on two Bibles: his childhood Bible and the Lincoln Bible, which Mr. Obama also used. | As Chief Justice Roberts administers the oath of office, Mr. Trump is planning to rest his hand on two Bibles: his childhood Bible and the Lincoln Bible, which Mr. Obama also used. |
| Mr. Trump will recite the 35 words mandated by the Constitution: | Mr. Trump will recite the 35 words mandated by the Constitution: |
| He will then deliver his inaugural address, which has been a subject of much speculation. | He will then deliver his inaugural address, which has been a subject of much speculation. |
| Protesters are not unusual at an inauguration, but Mr. Trump’s is expected to attract many more than usual. Law enforcement officials said they were expecting 99 groups to carry out demonstrations of all sorts over the inaugural period, including 63 on Friday. | Protesters are not unusual at an inauguration, but Mr. Trump’s is expected to attract many more than usual. Law enforcement officials said they were expecting 99 groups to carry out demonstrations of all sorts over the inaugural period, including 63 on Friday. |
| The largest event by far will be the Women’s March on Washington, which is on Saturday and is expected to attract several hundred thousand people. Beginning with a rally at 10 a.m. at Independence Avenue and Third Street SW, near the Capitol, the march is intended to raise awareness about a variety of social issues. Here’s what you need to know. | The largest event by far will be the Women’s March on Washington, which is on Saturday and is expected to attract several hundred thousand people. Beginning with a rally at 10 a.m. at Independence Avenue and Third Street SW, near the Capitol, the march is intended to raise awareness about a variety of social issues. Here’s what you need to know. |
| Other protests will be scattered throughout the city. Two of the largest are Inaugurate the Resistance and #DisruptJ20. | Other protests will be scattered throughout the city. Two of the largest are Inaugurate the Resistance and #DisruptJ20. |
| Cloudy with a good chance of rain. Temperatures in Washington are expected to rise into the mid- to high-40s on Friday, but the National Weather Service has put the chance of precipitation at 90 percent for the daytime hours. The best chance for steady showers should come between the late morning and early afternoon hours, when Mr. Trump will take the oath of office. Small umbrellas will be permitted on the mall. | Cloudy with a good chance of rain. Temperatures in Washington are expected to rise into the mid- to high-40s on Friday, but the National Weather Service has put the chance of precipitation at 90 percent for the daytime hours. The best chance for steady showers should come between the late morning and early afternoon hours, when Mr. Trump will take the oath of office. Small umbrellas will be permitted on the mall. |