Joe Biden's Inauguration: Who Will Attend on Wednesday

By Neil P. First Posted: Jan 19, 2021 01:56 AM EST

Here's what you need to know on President-elect Joe Biden's inauguration, including those who may attend in person.

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Joe Biden's Inauguration

The inauguration of Joe Biden as the 46th president of the United States will be on Wednesday, and it will take place in Washington, D.C. However, the guest list would be scaled back because of the coronavirus threats and the U.S. Capitol's recent riot.

Ahead of the presidential inauguration, security within the White House's perimeter was already tightened by officials.

Like the previous presidential inaugurations, President-elect Joe Biden and Vice President-elect Kamala Harris will take their oaths on the West Lawn of the U.S. Capitol. This year, members of the 117th Congress will only be given a plus one.

After the riot that erupted at the Capitol two weeks ago, President-elect Joe Biden told the reporters on Jan. 11 or after he received the second dose of Pfizer's COVID-19 vaccine that he was not afraid to take the oath outside. Biden also made the comment days after the violent protest in the Capitol.

Who Will Attend Joe Biden's Inauguration?

The number of guests who will attend Joe Biden's inauguration was reduced. Many of those on the original list will no longer attend, but they have already expressed their support to the incoming administration.

According to a recently published article in FOX News, former presidents Barack Obama, George W. Bush, and Bill Clinton are expected to attend the inauguration in-person. On the other hand, 96-year-old Jimmy Carter, the longest-living former president, will not participate but has extended "best wishes" to Joe Biden.

On Friday, the offices of Republican Senators Ted Cruz and John Cornyn said the two planned to attend the presidential inauguration. Their offices' announcement was unexpected because Cruz and other GOP senators rejected the certification of the presidential election results.

Other Republican senators who expressed to attend the presidential inauguration in-person are Sens. Roger Marshall, Tommy Tuberville, and Rick Scott. It can be remembered that they also supported the move to reject the certification of election results. But Scott urged President Donald Trump to attend the inauguration.

Stars and Celebrities Who Will Attend Joe Biden's Inauguration

This is a very special occasion in the country, and it is no longer a surprise if some stars and celebrities will attend Biden's inauguration. Some of them will not just witness President-elect Joe Biden and Vice-President Kamala Harris taking their oaths, but they will also perform.

Lin-Manuel Miranda, who wrote and starred in Broadway's "Hamilton," will appear for a classical recitation. Famous singers Jon Bon Jovi, Bruce Springsteen, John Legend, Demi Lovato, and Justin Timberlake, and many others will also highlight the primetime event billed by the committee as a mix of stars and everyday citizens.

Meanwhile, screen icon Tom Hanks, together with actresses Kerry Washington and Eva Longoria, will host the event. Former NBA star Kareem Abdul-Jabbar is also expected to appear. Jennifer Lopez will also perform while Lady Gaga will sing the National Anthem. The event will be aired on several networks Wednesday from 8:30 to 10:30 p.m. ET.