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 ...

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

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 ...

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 ...

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.

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 ...

Members of the current Inaugural Ball Committee quietly decided this summer they couldn’t pull it off and have since disbanded.

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 ...

What to know about Trump's 2025 inauguration Donald Trump returned to power as the 47th president of the United States on Monday, saying in his second inaugural address that "the golden age of ...

President Donald Trump received a warm welcome to Washington, D.C., post inauguration Monday at the MAHA Inaugural Ball with Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. Singer Jewel surprised the packed room of MAHA ...

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.