WASHINGTON (AP) — The pageantry and parties surrounding President-elect Donald Trump’s inauguration kick off this weekend with fireworks and a rally before Monday’s inaugural ceremony, parade and balls.

It’s unclear how the decision to move Trump’s swearing-in indoors to the Capitol Rotunda might affect the scheduled lineup for the ceremony.

Here’s look at the current lineup of official inaugural events for the four days surrounding Trump’s second inauguration as president.

Saturday



Cabinet dinner



Vice President-elect JD Vance will attend an evening reception for incoming Cabinet members and host a dinner in Washington.

Fireworks show



Trump will host an evening reception and fireworks show at his golf club in Sterling, Virginia.

Sunday



Arlington ceremony



The president-elect will participate in a wreath-laying ceremony at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier at Arlington National Cemetery.

MAGA rally



In the evening, Trump will hold a campaign-style “MAGA Victory” rally at Capital One Arena in downtown Washington, D.C.

The rally is set to include performances by Kid Rock, Billy Ray Cyrus, The Village People, Lee Greenwood and a Liberty University choir that will pay tribute to the attempted assassination of Trump in Butler, Pennsylvania, where one rallygoer was killed and three people were injured, including Trump, whose ear was grazed by a bullet.

Dinner



Trump will attend a candlelight dinner, at which he’s expected to speak.

Monday



Church service



Trump will start the day by attending a service at St. John’s Episcopal Church, located across Lafayette Park from the White House, a tradition for presidents-elect.

White House tea



Trump and incoming first lady Melania Trump will meet outgoing President Joe Biden and first lady Jill Biden at the White House for a tea that’s traditionally held to welcome a new president.

Swearing-in ceremony inside the U.S. Capitol Rotunda



Farewell to the former president



The president’s Signing Room ceremony



Trump will head to the President’s Room just off the Senate Chamber in the U.S. Capitol for a signing ceremony, where members of Congress watch as the newly sworn in president signs nominations, memorandums or executive orders.

Inaugural luncheon



Pass in review



After the luncheon, the president and vice president head to the East Front steps of the Capitol, where they are to review the military troops.

Presidential parade



Oval Office ceremony



Inaugural balls



Tuesday



National prayer service



Trump will attend the traditional prayer service the morning after the inauguration at the Washington National Cathedral.

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