Joe Biden’s presidential assumption will include a “virtual parade across the United States” clinging to restrictions imposed on crowds because of the coronavirus, organizers announced Sunday.
After the swearing-in ceremony on January 20, on the west front of the Capitol, Biden and his wife, First Lady Jill Biden, as well as Vice President-elect Kamala Harris and her husband will review military elements in front of the ‘enclosure, in an act in which there will also be social distancing. In this military tradition Biden will know the speed of the troops.
Biden will also receive a traditional presidential escort with representatives from every branch of the army, from 15th Street in Washington to the White House. This act will also feature social distancing while “providing the American people and the world with historical images of the president-elect heading to the White House without attracting large crowds,” the Presidential Inauguration Committee said.
Workers have dismantled a podium in recent days to review the change of command parade in front of the White House as Biden’s transition team continues to prepare for the festivities, which will be mostly virtual.
“Consequently, the organizers also said that a virtual parade will be held nationwide to” pay tribute to the heroes of the United States, highlight Americans of all social classes in different states and regions, and reflect on diversity. , country heritage and resistance as we usher in a new American era. “
The parade will be televised and will include “diverse and dynamic” presentations in communities across the country, the inaugural committee said. Participants will be announced in the coming weeks.
“We are thrilled by the possibilities and opportunities this moment presents to allow all Americans to participate in our sacred tradition of presidential assumption in the country,” said the inaugural director of the Presidential Inaugural Committee, Maju Varghese, in a statement.