President Obama Inauguration 2013: Schedule and Events List
What time is the inauguration? President Obama’s second presidential inauguration will commence Monday, January 21.
After he takes his public oath of office — administered by Supreme Court Chief Justice John Roberts — Obama will begin his second inaugural parade, riding down second avenue to the White House.
See the schedule of Monday's events below:
9.a.m.
Former presidents, House of Representatives members, senators, governors and Cabinet designees begin to arrive at the U.S. Capitol for the public, ceremonial inauguration of President Obama and Vice President Biden.
9:30 a.m.
Fifth-grade chorus from Public School 22 in Staten Island, New York performs.
10 a.m.
U.S. Marine Band performs.
11:14 a.m.
First Lady Michelle Obama takes her seat.
11:18 a.m.
Vice President Joe Biden takes his seat.
11:20 a.m.
President Barack Obama takes his seat.
11:35 a.m.
Myrlie Evers-Williams, widow of slain civil-rights leader Medgar Evers, gives the invocation.
11:38 a.m.
The Brooklyn (New York) Tabernacle Choir sings "The Battle Hymn of the Republic."
11:46 a.m.
Supreme Court Justice Sonia Sotomayor administers the vice presidential oath of office to Vice President Biden
11:50 a.m.
Singer James Taylor performs "America the Beautiful."
11:55 a.m.
U.S. Chief Justice John Roberts administers the presidential oath of office to President Obama.
11:56 a.m.
Trumpets perform "Ruffles and Flourishes" and the U.S. Marine Band performs "Hail to the Chief," followed by a 21-gun salute.
12 p.m.
Obama delivers the inaugural address.
12:21 p.m.
Singer Kelly Clarkson performs "America (My Country 'Tis of Thee)."
12:26 p.m.
Cuban-American poet Richard Blanco reads a poem.
12:30 p.m.
Benediction is delivered by the Rev. Luis Leon.
12:34 p.m.
Singer Beyonce sings the national anthem, "The Star-Spangled Banner."
12:39 p.m.
President Obama signs official documents. The Obamas then attend the inauguration luncheon at the Capitol with the Bidens.
2:32 p.m.
Review of the troops.
2:36 p.m.
The Obamas and Bidens begin the inaugural parade down Pennsylvania Avenue to the White House.
6 p.m.
Commander-in-chief's inaugural ball at the Washington Convention Center with military personnel and their spouses. The Obamas and Bidens are scheduled to attend.
6:30 p.m.
Official Inaugural Ball, at the Washington Convention Center. The Obamas and Bidens are scheduled to attend.