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A closer look at the inauguration schedule

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The schedule for the second Inaugural of President Barack Obama and Vice President Joe Biden:

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Saturday, Jan. 19

National Day of Service Summit on the National Mall

The National Mall

9:30 a.m. EST

The Obama and Biden families issue a call to action for all Americans to join in service to honor the life and legacy of the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. As part of the inauguration, the Presidential Inaugural Committee encourages people to participate in a National Day of Service, which the Obamas started four years ago.

The inaugural committee hosts a Service Summit on the National Mall and plans service events in all 50 states. In addition to the Service Summit, on Saturday the Obamas and Bidens participate in service events in the capital.

Kids’ Inaugural Concert

Washington Convention Center

6 p.m. EST

First lady Michelle Obama and Jill Biden host the Kids’ Inaugural for America’s children and families as part of their ongoing commitment to military families.

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Sunday, Jan. 20

Vice President Joe Biden’s Official Swearing-In

Naval Observatory

8:15 a.m. EST

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.

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

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.

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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: Beyoncé

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 a prayer service.

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Source: The Presidential Inaugural Committee

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