Highlights from President-elect Donald Trump’s first day of inauguration; what to expect from monday

President-elect Donald Trump’s second inauguration is just two days away, and excitement for the celebrations is building throughout Washington, DC and across the country.

Celebrities and top business leaders gather for America’s incoming 47th president – a stark contrast to the inauguration ceremonies of 2017.

In November, Trump won the 2024 presidential election in a landslide. He dominated both the Electoral College and the popular vote to defeat Vice President Kamala Harris after a historic campaign cycle.

Since his massive victory, the president-elect has seen support from his traditional allies — including Republicans in Congress and GOP governors across the country — as he builds out his incoming administration.

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However, he has also been embraced by top business and Silicon Valley leaders—people who had not been particularly cozy with Trump or his allies during and after his first administration.

Amazon’s Jeff BezosMeta’s Mark Zuckerberg and other tech executives visited Trump’s Mar-a-Lago estate in Palm Beach, Florida, throughout the transition period.

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Before the inauguration, Bezos, Zuckerberg, Apple CEO Tim Cook and executives from Google, Microsoft, Boeing, Ford Motor Co. and several at least $1 million each to Trump’s inaugural fund—a total reversal from the first Trump inauguration.

Trump will also have union leaders at his inauguration representing the broad coalition of support he has seen since his victory, including International Brotherhood of Teamsters President Sean O’Brien and members of the Firefighter’s Union.

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Celebrities also appear for the president-elect. Country music star and “American Idol” winner Carrie Underwood will perform “America the Beautiful” and will be joined by the Armed Forces Choir and the United States Naval Academy Glee Club.

Underwood’s performance will come just before Trump takes the presidential oath of office for the second time.

Joining Underwood in the swearing-in ceremony will be opera singer Christopher Macchio, who is expected to perform the national anthem.

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Reports suggest that other top music acts will make their way to Washington, DC, to perform, including Jason Aldean, Rascall Flatts, Kid Rock, Billy Ray Cyrus, Village People and more.

Trump last struggled to attract big-name endorsements and even high-profile entertainers to his inauguration in 2017. The entertainment lineup was tame compared to his predecessor, President Obama’s 2013 inauguration, which included performances by Beyoncé and Kelly Clarkson.

In addition, the 2017 inauguration weekend was also marked by protests across Washington, DC

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Protesters wreaked havoc across the city ahead of Inauguration Day in 2017, smashing glass storefronts and burning cars, with police arresting more than 200 people in demonstrations that spanned several days.

However, Trump’s actual swearing in on Capitol Hill and the parade to the White House happened without incident.

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Despite the chaos, Trump in his inaugural address called for a “new national pride” to heal divisions and called for unity.

But the day after Trump was sworn in as the 45th president of the United States, hundreds of thousands of people from across the country descended on the nation’s capital to protest his presidency in the “Women’s March on Washington.”

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Indeed, many of the protesters were women and were largely peaceful compared to the rioters who wreaked havoc in Washington, DC, days earlier. The march moved from the National Mall to the streets as the newly inaugurated president participated in a National Prayer Service after waking up at the White House for the first time.

Celebrities such as America Ferrera, Madonna, Ashley Judd, Cher, Katy Perry, Amy Schumer, Scarlett Johansson, Julianne Moore, Michael Moore, Debra Messing, Patricia Arquette and others participated in the march.

Madonna said during the protest that she had “thought a lot about blowing up the White House.”

However, Trump’s second inauguration is expected to be a celebration – the official inauguration weekend begins with a huge fireworks display on Saturday night.

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On Sunday, there will be a wreath-laying at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier at Arlington National Cemetery and a “Make America Great Again” rally where Trump will deliver remarks, followed by a candlelight dinner.

Monday is Inauguration Day, when Trump and Vice President-elect JD Vance will participate in the swearing-in ceremony; say “goodbye” to President Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris; attend the President’s Signing Room Ceremony on Capitol Hill; and lead the presidential parade down Pennsylvania Avenue and to the White House.

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The president will then attend three official inaugural balls and is expected to deliver remarks at each.

“President Trump is dedicated to uniting the country through the strength, security and opportunity of his America First agenda,” said Trump Vance Inaugural Committee, Inc., Steve Witkoff and Kelly Loeffler. “The 2025 inauguration celebration will reflect President-elect Trump’s historic return to the White House and the decisive vote of the American people to make America great again.”