The schedule for the second Inaugural of President Barack Obama and Vice President Joe Biden:
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Saturday, Jan. 19
Kids' Inaugural Concert
Washington Convention Center
6 p.m. EST
First lady Michelle Obama and Jill Biden host the Kids' Inaugural Concert for military children and families.
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Sunday, Jan. 20
Inaugural ceremonies are not held on a Sunday because public institutions are closed. In accordance with the requirements of the Constitution, Obama and Biden are officially sworn in on Sunday.
Vice President Joe Biden's Official Swearing-In
Naval Observatory
8 a.m. EST
Wreath-Laying Ceremony
Location: Arlington National Cemetery
9 a.m. EST
President Obama's Official Swearing-In
White House, Blue Room
11:55 a.m. EST
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Monday, Jan. 21
Ceremonial Swearing-In
Capitol Hill
11:30 a.m. EST
The order of the program:
Musical selections: The U.S. Marine Band
Musical selections: P.S. 22, Staten Island in N.Y., and Lee University Festival Choir, Cleveland, Tenn.
Call to order and welcoming remarks: Sen. Chuck Schumer, D-N.Y.
Invocation: Myrlie Evers-Williams
Musical selection: Brooklyn Tabernacle Choir
Oath of office administered to Vice President Biden: Associate Justice Sonia Sotomayor
Musical selection: James Taylor
Oath of office administered to President Obama: Chief Justice John Roberts
Inaugural address: President Obama
Musical selection: Kelly Clarkson
Poem: Richard Blanco
Benediction: the Rev. Luis Leon of St. John's Church, Washington
The National Anthem: Beyonc?
Inaugural Parade
Viewing stands and bleachers are lined along Pennsylvania Avenue
2:35 p.m. EST
The Obamas and Bidens participate in a parade featuring floats and vehicles representing about 60 groups.
The Commander in Chief's Inaugural Ball
Washington Convention Center
6 p.m. EST
The gala honors service members and their families.
The Inaugural Ball
Washington Convention Center, Halls A, B and C
6:30 p.m. EST
Washington Convention Center, Halls D and E
Doors open 7 p.m. EST
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Tuesday, January 22, 2013
National Prayer Service
Washington National Cathedral
10:30 a.m. EST
The Obamas and Biden attend.
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Source: The Presidential Inaugural Committee
