Attention Audio Description Fans! Here’s the latest on how to access Biden Inaugural events with audio description (AD):
ACB Radio will stream the audio from the Inaugural Committee with AD on its Live Event channel. You can listen at http://www.acbradio.org/live or ask your Amazon device to “Open ACB Radio Live Event.” You can also listen to ACB Radio via telephone by calling (518) 906-1820 and selecting number 6 for ACB Radio Live Event.
In addition to the ACB Radio stream, you can access an audio described stream of the events on-line at: https://bideninaugural.org/accessibility/
The full schedule of events this week can be accessed at: https://bideninaugural.org/schedule/. Martin Wilde and Bridget Melton are the official Inauguration Audio Describers.
Schedule Summary:
Tuesday, January 19:
- COVID-19 National Memorial Service
Wednesday, January 20:
- The Inauguration of Joe Biden and Kamala Harris
- Celebrating America: Primetime Program
Tuesday January 19th: 5:30 pm EST
COVID Memorial Service:
On Tuesday January 19th, the PIC will host a memorial to remember and honor the lives lost to COVID-19 as part of inaugural activities. As reported by Axios, a Washington, D.C. ceremony on Tuesday, January 19, will feature a lighting around the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool, and PIC is inviting cities and towns around the country to join in illuminating buildings and ringing church bells at 5:30 p.m. ET in a national moment of unity and remembrance.
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Wednesday January 20th: 9:00 am EST
Inauguration Day events coverage in Spanish language on Telemundo, consult your local cable service directory.
10:00 am EST: Marine Band begins playing; dignitaries introduced and escorted to their seats
11:15 am EST: Sen. Amy Klobuchar - Welcoming remarks followed by National Anthem, Pledge of Allegiance
Noon EST: Swearing-in of VP and POTUS— Kamala D. Harris and Joseph R. Biden, Jr. will be sworn in as Vice President and President of the United States on the West front of the U.S. Capitol.
Inaugural Address, musical selection, poem, benediction.
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Pass in Review:
After the official swearing-in ceremony on the West front of the U.S. Capitol, the President-elect, First Lady, Vice President-elect, and Second Gentleman will participate in a Pass in Review on the East front with members of the military. Pass in Reviews are a long-standing military tradition that reflect the peaceful transfer of power to a new Commander-in-Chief, during which the President-elect, hosted by the Commander of Joint Task Force-National Capital Region, will review the readiness of military troops. Every branch of the military will be represented in this event. Participants will be socially distanced and PIC will have vigorous health and safety protocols in place.
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10:00 am EST - 12:30 pm EST: Our White House: An Inaugural Celebration for Young Americans:
The PIC will host a first-ever curated livestream for young Americans before and during the Inaugural Ceremonies. The livestream, hosted by award winning entertainer and advocate Keke Palmer, will feature a special message from Dr. Jill Biden; commentary from historians Doris Kearns Goodwin and Erica Armstrong Dunbar; a segment on presidential pets produced by Nickelodeon; excerpts of student voices from PBS NewsHour Student Reporting Labs “We the Young People” programming; trivia questions, including some asked by Doug Emhoff; segments produced by the Library of Congress; and other special features.
Streamed at BidenInaugural.org/youth and PIC’s YouTube channel; broadcasted by Nickelodeon and Discovery Education and steamed via their websites, apps, and social media platforms; steamed online by PBS NewsHour, Amazon Prime Video, and on ABC Owned Television Stations’ 32 connected TV Apps across Android TV, Amazon Fire TV, Apple TV, and Roku; and Spanish-language broadcast to air on Discovery Familia later on January 20.
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2:00 pm EST: Arlington National Cemetery Wreath Laying Ceremony at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier:
The President-elect, Dr. Biden, the Vice President-elect, and Mr. Emhoff will visit Arlington National Cemetery following the swearing-in ceremony and Pass In Review at the U.S. Capitol following the Inaugural ceremonies. They will lay a wreath at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, honoring our men and women in uniform who paid the ultimate sacrifice in defense of our common values. This will be one of the President-elect’s first acts as Commander-in-Chief, and he will be joined by President Barack Obama and Michelle Obama, President George W. Bush and Laura Bush, and President Bill Clinton and Secretary Hillary Clinton.
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3:00 pm EST: Presidential Escort:
The President-elect will receive a Presidential Escort from 15th Street to the White House, providing the American people and world with historic images of the President-elect proceeding to the White House without attracting large crowds and gatherings. Every branch of the military will be represented in the escort, including The U.S. Army Band, a Joint Service Honor Guard, and the Commander-in-Chief’s Guard and Fife and Drum Corps from the 3rd U.S. Infantry “The Old Guard.” Participants will be socially distanced and PIC will have vigorous health and safety protocols in place.
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Virtual Parade Across America:
In light of the pandemic, the PIC will produce a virtual parade across America that will be televised for the American people and feature diverse, dynamic performances in communities across the country. The parade will celebrate America’s heroes, highlight Americans from all walks of life in different states and regions, and reflect on the diversity, heritage, and resilience of the country as we begin a new American era. The PIC will announce participants in the coming weeks.
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8:30 pm: Celebrating America:
The capstone prime-time program for the inauguration of Joseph R. Biden, Jr. and Kamala D. Harris to celebrate the beginning of a new national journey toward an America united. “Celebrating America” will be hosted by Tom Hanks on January 20 from 8:30-10:30 pm. ET/PT and will showcase the American people’s resilience, heroism, and unified commitment to coming together as a nation to heal and rebuild. The program will feature remarks from President-elect Biden and Vice President-elect Harris and include remarks, performances that represent the rich diversity and extensive talent America offers, and the American heroes who are helping their fellow Americans through this crisis.
Eva Longoria and Kerry Washington will introduce segments throughout the night ranging from stories of young people making a difference in their communities to musical performances. Foo Fighters, John Legend, and Bruce Springsteen will perform from iconic locations across the country, joining Demi Lovato, Justin Timberlake, Ant Clemons, and Jon Bon Jovi with additional performances to be announced ahead of January 20.
The program will be carried live by ABC, CBS, CNN, NBC, MSNBC, and PBS. It will be streamed live on PIC social media channels: YouTube, Facebook, Twitter, and Twitch. The PIC’s streaming partners, including Amazon Prime Video, Microsoft Bing, NewsNOW from Fox, and AT&T DIRECTV and U-verse, will also be carrying the program live.
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