Donald and Melania Trump enjoyed a fireworks show at a celebration in Washington, D.C., ahead of Trump’s inauguration. They were joined by key figures from the Trump administration, including their adult children and spouses. President Trump addressed attendees, highlighting notable individuals like Virginia Governor Glenn Youngkin and Amazon founder Jeff Bezos. The inauguration weekend features a range of parties and performances, including music from The Village People and country stars like Jason Aldean. Additionally, events attract tech titans and other celebrities across the political spectrum, showcasing a diverse range of opinions and entertainment.
Donald Trump and his wife, Melania Trump, were all smiles as they watched a fireworks display during one of the many celebrations being held in the Washington, D.C., area ahead of the inauguration.
President Trump marked his return to power with a celebration at the Trump National Golf Club in Sterling, Virginia, about 30 miles outside Washington.
In addition to the first couple, many key figures from the Trump administration attended, including their daughter and former senior adviser Ivanka, along with husband Jared Kushner.
All of President Trump’s adult children and their partners were in attendance, Don Jr. attended with his controversial new girlfriend Bettina Anderson, and Tiffany attended with her husband Michael Boulos, son Eric and wife Lara. .
However, all eyes were on Donald and Melania, who were unusually smiling while looking at the display.
The president-elect briefly addressed attendees, naming several notable figures, including Virginia Governor Glenn Youngkin and Amazon founder Jeff Bezos.
President Trump called Middle East envoy Steve Witkoff a “great negotiator” after a cease-fire agreement was reached between Israel and Hamas.
Many favorites from President Trump’s playlist, including “YMCA” and “A Man’s Man’s Man’s World,” which The Village People are scheduled to perform live for those gathered this weekend, will be heard by attendees. It touched my heart.
Donald Trump and first lady Melania Trump are all smiles as they watch a fireworks display during one of the many celebrations being held in the Washington, D.C. area ahead of the inauguration.
The group left just after 10 p.m., and about 30 Trump fans cheered “Trump, Trump, Trump” from a nearby grocery store parking lot as the motorcade passed.
Elsewhere in Washington, Vice President-elect J.D. Vance and his wife, Usha, were seen attending the Vice Presidential Dinner all dressed up.
The event was attended by Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and Cheryl Hines, Marco Rubio and others at the National Gallery of Art in Washington, DC.
JD and Usha were spotted kissing before the Vice President-elect’s speech.
Rappers, billionaire tech titans, country music sensations, and The Village People are trying to make President-elect Trump’s second inauguration bigger and better than ever.
The newly sworn-in president and first lady Melania Trump will attend three official balls, but the inauguration weekend will also be filled with other parties and events.
The big change from eight years ago is that more music artists want to perform at President Trump’s inauguration event, including Carrie Underwood, Gavin DeGrow, Rascal Flatts, Billy Ray Cyrus and Jason Aldean. That’s what happened.
Snoop Dogg headlined the inaugural Crypto Ball on Friday night, and rapper Rick Ross also took to the stage.
All of President Trump’s adult children and their partners were in attendance, with Don Jr. attending with his controversial new girlfriend Bettina Anderson and Tiffany attending with her husband Michael Boulos.
Eric Trump and Lara Trump watch a fireworks display ahead of the inauguration.
Vice President-elect J.D. Vance and his wife Usha were also spotted entering the Vice President’s Banquet in Washington, D.C., in full dress.
J.D. Vance and his wife Usha Vance share a fun moment at the Vice President’s dinner prior to the inauguration.
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. (right) and his wife Cheryl Hines (left) listen to Vice President-elect J.D. Vance speak at a dinner event at the National Gallery of Art in Washington.
Secretary of State candidate Marco Rubio attends vice presidential banquet
Tech giants are also taking over town, with Elon Musk, Mark Zuckerberg, Jeff Bezos and TikTok CEO Hsu Chu all invited to attend.
The Village People, playing MAGA classics YMCA and Macho Man, will be everywhere.
President Trump has the group performing alongside Cyrus and MAGA mainstay Kid Rock at his Sunday afternoon rally at Capital One Arena.
Afterwards, they are set to head to Turning Point USA’s big party, where DailyMail.com reports that Conor McGregor will join other MAGA personalities like Megyn Kelly, Tulsi Gabbard, Kash Patel, Alina Haba and Riley Gaines. I learned that I would be joining.
The Village People will also perform at the Liberty Ball, one of three official balls, where Aldean is scheduled to perform and there will reportedly be a “surprise musical guest.” There is.
Victor Willis is the only original member of the Village People to perform with the group. The group currently consists of Willis, Javier Perez, James Kwon, Nicholas Manerick, James Lee, and James J. J. Lippold.
Hollywood will be held in Washington during the inauguration weekend.
The Creative Coalition, a nonpartisan arts advocacy group that also sent delegates to last year’s Republican and Democratic national conventions, will host a Friday night dinner benefiting military groups.
The host committee includes the group’s chairman, Tim Daly of Wings and Madam Secretary, along with Wings co-star Stephen Webber, as well as Dean Norris of Breaking Bad and Only Murders. The cast includes Richard Kind from “In the Building,” Ian Armitage from “Young Sheldon,” and Yolonda from “The Chi.” loss.
The Creative Coalition is nonpartisan, but it’s unclear whether there will be any other MAGA-aligned celebrities in Monday’s audience.
The president-elect briefly addressed attendees and named several notable people.
Glenn Youngkin goes indoors after watching fireworks at Trump National Golf Club.
Donald Trump and his wife Melania Trump prepare to watch fireworks in honor of President Trump at the Trump National Golf Club in Washington, D.C., in Sterling, Virginia.
A representative for Mel Gibson told DailyMail.com that he will not be attending. He recently appeared at a General Michael Flynn group event at Mar-a-Lago.
When asked if the Reagan star would attend the inauguration, a spokesperson for actor Dennis Quaid, a Trump supporter, said, “Yeah, that’s a personal decision.”
Many state associations and conservative groups are also hosting celebrations.
One of the most colorful appearances will be at the Legacy of Freedom Ball, held by the Black Conservative Coalition, which features rapper Waka Flocka Flame and former NFL player Antonio Brown.
Waka Flocka Flame openly supported Trump ahead of the November election, and Brown, an NFL player who previously played for the Pittsburgh Steelers, appeared at a Trump rally in Latrobe, Pennsylvania.
Waka Flocka Flame is scheduled to perform at the TikTok-sponsored Power 30 Awards VIP reception and inaugural party on Sunday night as President Trump considers whether to sign an executive order repealing the upcoming Prohibition and Sale Act. I am doing it.
The event will celebrate up-and-coming conservative voices, including Libs of TikTok run by Chaya Reichik, House in Habit’s Jessica Reid Krause, Ben Shapiro, Gaines, and more.
Even progressives have a place to drown their sorrows.
Left-leaning restaurant chain Busboys & Poets is hosting the Peace Ball at D.C.’s Arena Stage, with “The Squad” including Rep. Ilham Omar, Rep. Rashida Tlaib, and former Rep. Cori Bush. members are expected to attend.
Also scheduled to be in attendance are writers V, former Eve Ensler, Alice Walker, and CODEPINK’s Mehdi Benjamin, who was kicked out of Trump’s defense secretary nominee Pete Hegseth’s confirmation hearing this week.