Joe Biden’s inauguration will include a “virtual parade across the United States” that adheres to public restrictions due to the coronavirus, organizers announced Sunday.
After being sworn in on Jan. 20, on the Capitol West Front, Biden and his wife, First Lady Jill Biden, as well as Vice President Kamala Harris and her husband, will view military elements in front of the compound, in an act that will also involve social distancing. In this military tradition, Biden will know the readiness of the troops.
Biden will also receive a traditional presidential escort with representatives from every branch of the military, from 15th Street in Washington to the White House. This event will also include social disassociation as “the American people and the world get historic images of the president-elect speaking to the White House without drawing large crowds,” the presidential inauguration committee said.
Workers in recent days have dismantled a stage to watch the parade on the day of the change of command for the White House, while Biden’s transition team continues to prepare the festivities that will be mostly virtual.
Accordingly, the organizers also said they will hold a nationwide virtual parade to “honor America’s heroes, showcase Americans of all walks of life in different states and regions, and reflect on diversity, heritage and resilience. of the country as we usher in a new American era. “
The parade will be televised and will include “diverse and dynamic” performances in communities across the country, the inaugural committee said. Participants will be announced in the coming weeks.
“We are excited about the opportunities and opportunities that this moment offers to enable all Americans to participate in our sacred tradition of presidential inauguration in the country,” said Maju Varghese, executive director of the Presidential Inauguration Committee, in a statement .