Washington, D.C., is preparing for a whirlwind of balls, galas, and cocktail receptions to celebrate President-elect Donald Trump's return to the Oval Office.
The most coveted event is Monday's three official inaugural balls, where Trump himself is expected to appear and speak after being sworn into office.
These include the Commander in Chief Ball, which focuses on military personnel, the Starlight Ball, which is aimed at the president's large donors, and the Liberty Inaugural Ball, which is aimed at general supporters. Let's sing the adopted MAGA anthem “YMCA”
For now, the location of the ball has not been made public and the event is by invitation only.
Trump may attend any number of private balls that evening, people familiar with the matter said.
One of the group's biggest events is the National Inaugural Ball, held on Saturday, with special guests singer Lee Greenwood and astronaut Buzz Aldrin at this year's 30th inaugural event. He is scheduled to appear and receive the “Hero Lifetime Achievement Award.'' ”
“While many of us are counting down the days until President Trump's return, the opportunity to be a part of the decades-long tradition of honoring our nation's heroes at the National Ball is exciting,” said Sean Spicer, host of the event. I'm honored,” he said. .
Sunday night's big gala will include conservative activist group Turning Point USA, headlined by Vice President-elect J.D. Vance.
Other guests include Kash Patel, President Trump's nominee for FBI director, Tulsi Gabbard, nominee for director of national intelligence, and Donald Trump Jr. according to the invitation.
TikTok is also scheduled to host a launch event on Sunday, the same day it appears to be swayed by laws that would force it to be sold from its Chinese owners and shut down in the United States.
Sunday afternoon's highlight was a Red and White Western reception and celebration at Hill Country Barbecue hosted by Wyoming Sen. Cynthia Lummis, chair of the Senate and House Western Caucus, and California Republican Rep. Doug LaMalfa. It's a meeting.
President Trump's LGBT supporters will hold a cocktail reception Sunday at the Jefferson Hotel before most of the night's activities begin.
Another hot ticket in town is Sunday Brunch hosted by Spotify, which focuses on podcasters and new media.
