Welcoming President Joe Biden and Madam VP Kamala Harris!
| Press Contact: Sarah Toce Communications Vice Chair 2nd Vice Chair, King County Democrats [email protected] kingcountydems.org ================================================================ King County Democrats wishes you and yours a very happy Inauguration Day 2021! (Seattle, WA, January 20, 2021) –King County Democrats wishes you and yours a very happy Inauguration Day 2021! This new dawn promises to bring about a sea of change in our nation, but it will not be without its challenges. President Joe Biden and Madam Vice President Kamala Harris are the leadership team we need to move our nation into a place of unity and respect. We are honored to welcome them to their new posts. Today, let’s all take a moment to sigh a breath of relief and inhale the peace we wish to see ahead as we celebrate this momentous occasion. Tomorrow, we will continue the fight for our values and the future we wish to leave future generations. We all have a part to play. Click here to donate to King County Democrats! In case you missed it: For anyone who missed the ceremony on Wednesday morning, it can be viewed here. Lady Gaga’s performance can be viewed here. Jennifer Lopez’s performance can be viewed here. Garth Brooks’ performance can be viewed here. Amanda Gorman’s “The Hill We Climb” poetry recital can be viewed here. Coming up: President Biden, Dr. Biden, Vice President Harris, 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 be joined by President Barack Obama and Michelle Obama, President George W. Bush and Laura Bush, and President Bill Clinton and Secretary Hillary Clinton. Then, President Biden will receive a Presidential Escort to the White House. This will be followed by a “Parade Across America,” which will be televised for the American people and feature diverse, dynamic performances in communities across the country. A special will premiere on inauguration evening called “Celebrating America.” This will be the capstone prime-time program for the inauguration of President Biden and Vice President Harris to celebrate the beginning of a new national journey toward an America united. This night will be hosted by Tom Hanks on January 20 from 5:30-7:30pm PT and will showcase the American people’s resilience, heroism, and unified commitment to coming together as a nation to heal and rebuild. 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, Bruce Springsteen, Demi Lovato, Justin Timberlake, Ant Clemons, and Jon Bon Jovi will perform from iconic locations across the country, with additional performances to be announced. 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. Events will be live streamed at bideninaugural.org and on the PIC’s social media platforms, including YouTube, Facebook and Twitter. Show Your Support for King County Democrats with merch! |