Bill McSweeny was invited to his first inaugural ball in 1961. The Massachusetts native, then 31, knew all the Kennedys and was invited to JFK’s ball at the Mayflower Hotel. “They opened the ...

Presidential inaugural balls have been a significant event of U.S. history since James Madison’s first in 1809. Over the years, these glamorous galas have evolved from simple dances to bedazzled ...

The inauguration is really about swearing in the next president, but first ladies throughout history have stolen the show with their inaugural gowns.

Since the first official inaugural ball in 1809 during the Madison administration, the evening's festivities have served as the celebratory finale to a day steeped in tradition. While there is no ...

WASHINGTON -- The nation's capital geared up for a night on the town Saturday as visitors planned to dance, schmooze and celebrate the evening away at President George W. Bush's inaugural balls ...

Here’s what inaugural balls are, who plans inaugural events and how to watch Donald Trump’s swearing-in ceremony live today.

2025 Official Inauguration Balls What we know. According to the Trump Vance Inaugural Committee, there will be three official inaugural balls taking place on Monday, January 20.The Commander in ...

Trump’s Inaugural Committee Announces Days of Events With ‘Make America Great Again!’ Slogan. President-elect Trump will attend two inaugural balls, as well as a ball saluting armed services ...

Smithsonian’s Arts and Industries building decorated for James Garfield’s inaugural ball, complete with string light garlands and patriotic buntings. Smithsonian Institution Archives Nothing ...

In Washington, there have been inaugural balls at the state’s Capitol pretty much every four years since statehood. But the pandemic derailed the event in 2021 and the organizing committee has ...

In Washington, there have been inaugural balls at the state’s Capitol pretty much every four years since statehood. But the pandemic derailed the event in 2021 and the organizing committee has ...

There are three official inaugural balls taking place on Monday, January 20. A number of celebrations will be taking place around the District to celebrate the incoming president, Donald J. Trump.