Instead, he’s expected to begin his post-presidency at his Mar-a-Lago club in Palm Beach, Florida. He announced earlier this month that he would not be attending Biden’s inauguration, breaking with tradition. President Donald Trump will leave Washington, D.C., early Wednesday, just hours before President-elect Joe Biden takes the oath of office. ► ETA: 8 AM ET (6 AM MT) – Honorary Departure This year, the Bidens will arrive at the White House with a presidential escort consisting of representatives from every branch of the military. President-elect Joe Biden said that a “gigantic inaugural parade down Pennsylvania Avenue” was unlikely.The ceremony’s footprint will be extremely limited, and the parade that follows will be reimagined.Metrorail and Metrobus expand the security perimeter that will be in effect for Inauguration beginning Friday, January 15 through Thursday, January 21. Friday, January 15, all parking garages in restricted zones will be blocked off. Officials shut down tours at the Washington Monument from January 11 through January 24.National Mall and Memorial Parks temporarily closed National Park Service public facilities, parking areas, and roadways.In-person attendance is limited to Congress due to safety protocols.The Presidential Inaugural Committee asks that Americans stay home and celebrate virtually.Washington, D.C., is stepping up security, with thousands of National Guard troops standing by to protect the presidential swearing-in. The ceremony will feature vigorous health and safety protocols to protect public health, including face-coverings and social distancing. The President Inaugural Committee says that their “top priority will be keeping people safe and healthy while honoring and resembling American inaugural traditions”. ◎ INAUGURATION EXPLAINER: Biden’s event will be very different
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