Who's participating in the presidential parade? What to know on Inauguration Day 2025

Fernando Cervantes Jr., USA TODAY

Updated January 20, 2025 at 11:55 a.m.·3 min read

President-elect Donald Trump's inauguration is today and part of the pomp will be the presidential parade.

More than 7,000 participants from 23 states are slated to participate in the presidential parade on Monday, according to a release from the Trump Vance Inaugural Committee,

“The committee is grateful and overwhelmed by the outpouring of interest from Americans across the country seeking to participate in one of our nation’s most important and longstanding traditions,” committee co-chairs Steve Witkoff and Kelly Loeffler said in a statement.

Normally held on Pennsylvania Avenue on Inauguration Day, the event is being moved indoors to the Capital One Arena, home of the Washington Wizards NBA team and Washington Capitals NHL team. Inauguration Day events have had to be moved indoors due to dangerously cold conditions that sweeping the country.

Here's what to know about the parade, including who's performing.

When is the presidential parade?

The presidential parade is set to kick of at 3 p.m. ET on Monday, about three hours after the transfer of power.

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Where is the presidential parade being held?

Traditionally held on Pennsylvania Avenue starting at the Capitol and ending at the White House, the parade will be held indoors. President-elect Trump confirmed the change of venue in a post on Truth Social.

“We will open Capital One Arena on Monday for LIVE viewing of this Historic event, and to host the Presidential Parade. I will join the crowd at Capital One, after my Swearing In,” Trump said.

The same arena hosted a victory rally for Trump on Sunday.

Who is performing at the presidential parade?

The following is a list of performers, in their marching order, for Monday’s presidential parade, according to the Trump Vance Inaugural Committee:

United States Army
Butler County First Responders - Butler, Pennsylvania
NYPD Emerald Society Pipes & Drums – New York, New York
New York Military Academy - Cornwall on Hudson, New York
Florida Firefighters Pipes and Drums - Boca Raton, Florida
America’s Patriotic Tractor - West Des Moines, Iowa
Stewarts Creek High School Band - Smyrna, Tennessee
Loadmaster Corporation – Norway, Michigan
U.S. Customs and Border Protection – National Organization
U.S. Marines
Middletown High School Marching Band & Cheerleaders – Middletown, Ohio
Palm Beach Police & Fire Honor Guard Unit – Palm Beach, Florida
Albertville High School Aggie Band – Albertville, Alabama
Tragedy Assistance Program for Survivors (TAPS) - Arlington, Virginia
Liberty University “Spirit of the Mountain” Marching Band - Lynchburg, Virginia
Navajos 4 Trump - Show Low, Arizona
Scripps Miramar Ranch – San Diego, California
U.S. Navy
Fork Union Military Academy - Fork Union, Virginia
Ross Volunteer Company of the Texas A&M Corps of Cadets – College Station, Texas
Lowndes High School “Georgia Bridgemen” Marching Band - Valdosta, Georgia
Culver Academies Black Horse Troop & Equestriennes – Culver, Indiana
Premiere Transportation - Brentwood, Tennessee
Texas High School Tiger Band - Texarkana, Texas
Montana State University Rodeo Team - Belgrade, Montana
U.S. Air Force
Pipes & Drums of the Blue & Gold - Holly, New Jersey
Mobile Azalea Trail Maids - Mobile, Alabama
The Citadel Regimental Band and Pipes, & Summerall Guards - Charleston, South Carolina
Merced County Sheriff’s Posse - Hilmar, California
Missouri State University Pride Marching Band - Springfield, Missouri
Lunar Outpost – Arvada, Colorado
Sherwood Groves Belgian 6-Horse Hitch - Tunkhannock, Pennsylvania
U.S. Coast Guard
Mississippi Valley State University - Itta Bena, Mississippi
Richard Petty’s 1970 Superbird - Randleman, North Carolina
Benedictine College Preparatory – Richmond, Virginia
American Tap Company – North Andover, Massachusetts
1st Cavalry Division Horse Cavalry Detachment – Fort Cavazos, Texas
U.S. Merchant Marines Academy
Diamond D Cowgirls – Covington, Georgia
Shivam Dhol Tasha Pathak – Plano, Texas
Las Vegas Police Protective Association – Las Vegas, Nevada
Virginia Military Institute - Lexington, Virginia

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