United States presidential inaugural balls are large social gatherings, both white tie and black tie, held to celebrate the commencement of a new term of the president of the United States.

The Presidential Inaugural Committee (PIC) is responsible for organizing official inaugural balls, for which tickets are required. The PIC typically opens a website with a list of galas prior to the …

Three key features characterize nearly every presidential inauguration: the oath of office taken by the president at the Capitol, the inaugural parade, and the inaugural ball. Yet Article II, section …

Jan 15, 2025 · WASHINGTON, D.C. - President-elect Trump will be sworn in as the 47th President of the United States on Monday, Jan. 20, and outgoing President Joe Biden. What …

On March 4, 1881, James A. Garfield became the first president to hold and inaugural celebration in a Smithsonian building. Garfield's ball was the first event held in the new Arts and Industries …

Jan 10, 2025 · The inaugural ball is a tradition that has been part of presidential inauguration festivities since 1789 to celebrate the commencement of a new term.

Jan 20, 2025 · The inaugural balls are slated for Monday evening, the few events remaining after the presidential parade. Here's a look at the parades and who is planning.

To celebrate, a multitude of galas are held in Washington, D.C. to honor the President and to mark the historic occasion. Inaugural balls are divided into two categories: official balls and …

Here’s what inaugural balls are, who plans inaugural events and how to watch Donald Trump’s swearing-in ceremony live today.

Jan 15, 2025 · This Monday, Donald Trump will be sworn in as the 47th President of the United States. A traditional part of the weekend’s events will be a series of inaugural balls, both …