Trump Inauguration Day 2025: Guide to official, unofficial inaugural balls
President-elect Trump holds first press conference
President-elect Donald Trump held his first post-election news conference on Monday, touching on a number of issues ranging from the crisis in the Middle East to the controversy surrounding one of his cabinet picks. FOX 5's Sharon Crowley has the story.
WASHINGTON, D.C. - President-elect Donald Trump will be sworn in as the 47th President of the United States on Monday, Jan. 20.
2025 Official Inauguration Balls
What we know:
According to the Trump Vance Inaugural Committee, there will be three official inaugural balls taking place on Monday:
- The Commander in Chief Ball focused on military service members.
- The Liberty Inaugural Ball geared toward Trump supporters that will feature a Village People performance.
- The Starlight Ball, focused on high-dollar donors.
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Trump is set to deliver remarks at each ball.
2025 Unofficial Inauguration Balls
What we don't know:
There are a number of unofficial events being held around the District surrounding the inauguration, where supporters are expected to celebrate the incoming president:
- The All-American Inaugural Ball will take place on Saturday at the Hyatt Regency Capitol Hill.
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- Former White House Press Secretary, Sean Spicer, will be the official host of this year’s star-spangled gala.
- The 8th quadrennial edition will honor the 47th President of the United States and pay tribute to American Heroes. Tickets for the event can be found HERE.
- JD Vance is scheduled to attend a ball hosted by the conservative group Turning Point USA.
- Other balls include the Crypto Ball and the Legacy of Freedom Ball, which is hosted by the Black Conservative Federation.
Who's expected to attend?
What we know:
Nearly a quarter million ticketed guests are expected to attend Donald Trump’s second inauguration on Monday.
A number of guests will be in D.C., along with some expected celebrities, ahead of Trump's inauguration. Rappers Waka Flocka and Fivio Foreign, YouTube personality Anton Daniels, former NFL player Antonio Brown, podcasters and YouTubers The Cartier Family, are expected to attend the Legacy of Freedom Ball on Sunday, according to the Associated Press.
The Source: The Associated Press and FOX 5, reporting, contributed to this report.