All eyes will be watching President Obama's Second-term Inauguration today in Washington, D.C. which will feature A-list celebrities like Beyonce and James Taylor who will join the president during the ceremonies.
Beyonce will be signing the "Star Spangled Banner" while James Taylor will tune his voice to the song "America the Beautiful." Kelly Clarkson on the other hand will be interpreting the song "My Country, 'Tis of Thee."
Here's the schedule for the second inauguration of President Barack Obama (EST):
11 a.m. E.T. President Obama, Vice President Joe Biden and their families will be seated on the podium.
11:35 a.m. Myrlie Evers-Williams, civil rights activist and widow of slain Mississippi civil rights leader Medgar Evars, delivers the invocation.
11:38a a.m. The Brooklyn (New York) Tabernacle Choir sings "The Battle Hymn of the Republic"
11:45 a.m. Vice President Biden repeats his oath of office. Supreme court Justice Sonia Sotomayor officiates.
11:50 a.m. Performance by singer James Taylor of "America the Beautiful."
11:55 a.m. Obama repeats his oath of office as Chief Justice John Roberts officiates.
Noon Obama delivers his inaugural address.
12.21 p.m. Performance by singer Kelly Clarkson of "My Country, 'Tis of Thee."
12:26 p.m. Poet Richard Blanco reads his inaugural poem.
12:30 p.m. The benediction by Dr. Luis León, pastor of St. John's Episcopal Church in Washington, D.C.
12:34 p.m. Performance by Beyoncé of the National Anthem.
Lunch break The Obamas and Bidens join members of the Supreme Court, Congress and the cabinet for lunch in the Capitol.
2:30 p.m. Obama reviews troops outside the Capitol.
2:36 p.m. The inaugural parade begins featuring floats representing about 60 groups along Pennsylvania Avenue.
6 p.m. - The Commander in Chief's Inaugural Ball at the Washington Convention Center honoring service members and their families.
6:30 p.m. - The Inaugural Ball at the Washington Convention Center.
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