Inaugural Parade Participants Announced!

- January 13th, 2025 -

Trump Vance Inaugural Committee Announces Presidential Parade Participants

The Trump Vance Inaugural Committee is pleased to announce the initial list of groups that have accepted an invitation to participate in the annual Presidential Inaugural Parade, which will be held on January 20, immediately following the swearing in of President Donald J. Trump and Senator J.D. Vance. Nearly 7,500 participants from 23 states represent Americans from all walks of life, including a variety of veterans groups, first responders, high school and university marching bands, and equestrian groups.    As is tradition, each branch of the United States Armed Forces will also be represented.     “The committee is grateful and overwhelmed by the outpouring of interest from Americans across the country seeking to participate in one of our nation’s most important and longstanding traditions. With upwards of 7,500 participants joining in the Presidential Inaugural Parade, we are thrilled to honor our country and begin America’s new Golden Era,” said co-chairs Steve Witkoff and Kelly Loeffler, Trump Vance Inaugural Committee, Inc.    “We are deeply honored to be chosen to participate in this national event,” said Jesse Grapes, president of parade newcomers the Benedictine Schools of Richmond. “This opportunity reflects the discipline, commitment and character of our Cadets and underscores the core values of leadership and service that define our school, and larger school community.”    “What we did together at the Butler Farm Show Grounds as first responders, police and pre-hospital emergency teams on that terrible day in July is what we are trained to do in Butler County every day: protect and save lives.   We are forever changed by the devastating loss of our fellow first responder Corey Comperatore.  We hope all Americans will pause today to remember the bravery and sacrifice of their own first responders and police, the expertise of their 911 dispatchers, and the skill of their local hospital emergency and medical staff and emergency management agencies.   We are honored to be here to represent them all, and immensely proud to salute our fellow life-savers nationwide by marching together in the Inaugural Parade today," said Butler County First Responders.   Inaugural parades are a long-lived tradition -- dating back to President Washington’s first election, when impromptu crowds of supporters followed and cheered behind him as he traveled from Mount Vernon to New York City. Presidents Adams and Jefferson also had spontaneous parades, which continued until the inauguration of President James Madison in 1809, when they became an official part of the event.     Selected participants are listed below in their marching order.     United States Army   Butler County First Responders - Butler, Pennsylvania  NYPD Emerald Society Pipes & Drums - New York, New York  New York Military Academy - Cornwall on Hudson, New York  Florida Firefighters Pipes and Drums - Boca Raton, Florida  America’s Patriotic Tractor - West Des Moines, Iowa  Stewarts Creek High School Band - Smyrna, Tennessee  Loadmaster Corporation - Norway, Michigan  U.S. Customs and Border Protection - National Organization    U.S. Marines  Middletown High School Marching Band & Cheerleaders - Middletown, Ohio  Palm Beach Police & Fire Honor Guard Unit - Palm Beach, Florida  Albertville High School Aggie Band - Albertville, Alabama  Tragedy Assistance Program for Survivors (TAPS) - Arlington, Virginia   Liberty University “Spirit of the Mountain” Marching Band - Lynchburg, Virginia  Navajos 4 Trump - Show Low, Arizona  Scripps Miramar Ranch - San Diego, California     U.S. Navy  Fork Union Military Academy - Fork Union, Virginia  Ross Volunteer Company of the Texas A&M Corps of Cadets - College Station, Texas  Lowndes High School “Georgia Bridgemen” Marching Band - Valdosta, Georgia  Culver Academies Black Horse Troop & Equestriennes - Culver, Indiana   Premiere Transportation - Brentwood, Tennessee  Texas High School Tiger Band - Texarkana, Texas  Montana State University Rodeo Team - Belgrade, Montana    U.S. Air Force  Pipes & Drums of the Blue & Gold - Holly, New Jersey  Mobile Azalea Trail Maids - Mobile, Alabama  The Citadel Regimental Band and Pipes, & Summerall Guards - Charleston, South Carolina  Merced County Sheriff's Posse - Hilmar, California   Missouri State University Pride Marching Band - Springfield, Missouri  Lunar Outpost - Arvada, Colorado  Sherwood Groves Belgian 6-Horse Hitch - Tunkhannock, Pennsylvania     U.S. Coast Guard   Mississippi Valley State University - Itta Bena, Mississippi  Richard Petty’s 1970 Superbird - Randleman, North Carolina   Benedictine College Preparatory - Richmond, Virginia  American Tap Company - North Andover, Massachusetts  1st Cavalry Division Horse Cavalry Detachment - Fort Cavazos, Texas    U.S. Merchant Marines Academy  Diamond D Cowgirls - Covington, Georgia  Shivam Dhol Tasha Pathak - Plano, Texas  Las Vegas Police Protective Association - Las Vegas, Nevada  Virginia Military Institute - Lexington, Virginia