Joe Biden's inauguration: From security plans to virtual events, here's everything we know

Given Capitol Siege last week and unprecedented coronavirus pandemic, it is safe to say that this year’s inauguration festivities won’t look like  ones done in past. US Department of homeland security has implemented a security lockdown in Washington DC and a threat of an insider attack has prompted FBI to screen all National Guard troops entering capital in order to thwart any danger looming over event. Amid chaos, here are all details of what inauguration ceremony on January 20 will look like in DC. 

FBI ramps up security plans

In an attempt to curb potential danger of protests from Donald Trump’s supporters, DC Mayor Muriel Bowser has extended capital’s public emergency through January 21. As FBI Director Christopher Wray h earlier highlighted potential threats from armed individuals in close proximity to government buildings and officials, law enforcement ncies, refore, have been taking extra precautions for Biden’s inauguration. Wray has informed that ncy is tracking calls for potential armed protests and activity leing up to inauguration. 

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Around 25,000 members of National Guard from across US have also started entering Washington to secure inaugural event. This year’s security is reportedly at least two and a half times number for previous inaugural’s. ditionally, US army secretary Ryan McCarthy has also said that he has warned commanders to be on lookout for any problems within ir ranks. 

Virtual event for 

historic swearing-in ceremony for Biden and first woman US Vice President-elect Kamala Harris will be one-of-a-kind with a mixture of virtual and in-person attendees owing to alarming situation of COVID-19 pandemic in country. While Biden is expected to swear in on West Front of US Capitol, it is worth ting that re won’t be tritional pare along Pennsylvania Avenue. It will be first-ever curated live stream for “young Americans” with host, Keke Palmer, award-winning entertainer and vocate. 

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Musical performances 

Singers including Ly Gaga and Jennifer Lopez will be performing during thr swearing-in ceremony. Hollywood actor, Tom Hanks will also his a prime-time television event that will include appearances from Justin Timberlake, Demi Lovato, Ant Clemons, Jon Bon Jovi, Foo Fighters, John Legend and Bruce Springsteen. According to post shared by Biden Inaugural Committee, music range from Steely Dan's ‘Do It Again’ and Led Zeppelin's ‘Fool in Rain’ to pop hits like Dua Lipa's ‘Levitating’, Salt-N-Pepa, MF Doom, Mary J. Blige, Vampire Weekend, and more. 

President Donald Trump will t be in attendance

While Vice President Mike Pence will be attending event along with former Presidents Barack Obama, George W. Bush, and Bill Clinton, outgoing President Donald Trump will, however, will t be attending ceremony. Trump h alrey anunced that he would t be attending Biden's inauguration — breaking trition — after spending months making baseless allegations of voter fraud in an attempt to delegitimise Biden's presidency.

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