Trump to hold 'victory rally' before Inauguration Day. Here's how to get tickets
Most new presidents have their parties after they are inaugurated. President-elect Donald Trump will hold a "victory rally" the day before he is sworn in, with potentially up to 20,000 close friends.
The rally was announced for Jan. 19, the day before Inauguration Day, at Capital One Arena in Washington. According to the sign-up sheet, the event will be a "victory rally you'll never forget!"
This will be Trump's first rally in D.C. since his speech on Jan. 6, 2021, before many of his supporters stormed the Capitol as Congress was in session to count the Electoral College votes formalizing President Joe Biden's 2020 win. It's also his second rally since he defeated Vice President Kamala Harris by a narrow margin in the 2024 election, after a December Arizona appearance.
Here's what you need to know.
When is Trump's victory rally?
The "Make America Great Again Victory Rally" will be held on Sunday, Jan. 19, 2025. It's scheduled to begin at 3 p.m. EST, and doors open at 11 a.m., according to the signup sheet at the Trump Inauguration website.
Where is Trump's victory rally?
The rally will be held at the Capital One Arena at 601 F St NW, Washington, DC.
The Capital One Arena is home to the NBA's Washington Wizards and the NHL's Washington Capitals. It has a capacity of about 20,000 people.
How do I get tickets for Trump's 'victory rally'?
Two free tickets per person are available on a first-come, first-served basis and you must confirm a text message to be registered. The signup form is here.
When is Inauguration Day?
President-elect Trump will be inaugurated the next day, Monday, Jan. 20, 2025.