Trump will be sworn-in as the 45th US President on January 20 using two Bibles: the one that former President Abraham Lincoln used at his first inauguration, plus his own that dates back to the President-elect's childhood.
Trump's Bible was presented to him by his mother upon his graduation of Sunday Church Primary School at First Presbyterian Church, Jamaica, New York, on Children's Day on June 12, 1955.
The celebrations around Trump's inauguration beginning tomorrow has been organised around the theme 'Make America Great Again' which not only caught the imagination of the Americans during the grilling election campaign, but also propelled Trump to victory.
"We are going to see a just unbelievable tremendous outpouring of support for him," the incoming White House Press Secretary Sean Spicer told reporters during a conference call yesterday.
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"The president(-elect) has been just overwhelmed by the amount of support and outpouring of people that want to participate in some way with this 'historic inauguration'," Spicer said in response to a question.
While Trump supporters in Washington DC have already started a series of events ahead of the Friday inauguration, official events would kick off tomorrow with the wreath-laying ceremony by Trump and the vice president-elect Mike Pence at the Arlington National Cemetery.
On the footsteps of the Lincoln Memorial, scores of artists from across the country would perform before thousands of supporters of Trump.
Voices of the People will feature groups from the hundreds of applications received by the Presidential Inaugural Committee to take part in inaugural festivities.
Prominent among those participating are King's Academy Honor Choir, the Republican Hindu Coalition, Pride of Madawaska, Webelos Troop 177, American Tap and Celtic United Pipes and Drums.
'The Make America Great Again! Welcome Celebration' will take place following Voices of the People and will be broadcast live to the nation from the steps of the Lincoln Memorial.
The celebration will also feature the participation of military bands and a fireworks show by Grucci at the conclusion.
Trump and Pence will be sworn in to office on the west
front of the United States Capitol. Joining them will be their families, members of Congress, the US Supreme Court, Diplomatic Corps and other distinguished invited guests.
Those offering readings and giving the invocation at the ceremony are Timothy Michael Cardinal Dolan, the Archbishop of New York, Reverend Dr Samuel Rodriguez of the National Hispanic Christian Leadership Conference, and Pastor Paula White of New Destiny Christian Centre.
Additionally, Rabbi Marvin Hier, Dean and Founder of the Simon Wiesenthal Center, Reverend Franklin Graham of Samaritan's Purse and The Billy Graham Evangelistic Association, and Bishop Wayne T Jackson of Great Faith Ministries International will offer readings and give the benediction.
After the inauguration, Trump and the First Lady would drive down including some walk to the White House.
"The parade is a favourite tradition for families and supporters from all over the country to see our nation's new President, Vice President and their families make their way down Pennsylvania Avenue followed by parade participants," a media release said.
There will be more than 8,000 parade participants representing 40 organisations including high school and university marching bands, equestrian corps, first responders, and veterans groups.
Later in the evening, the new President and the First Lady would celebrate the inaugural ceremony by attending an official inaugural ball.
'Liberty and Freedom: The Official Presidential Inaugural Balls' will also feature special appearances from Sam Moore, Tim Rushlow and his Big Band, Silhouettes, The Rockettes, Pelican212, The Piano Guys, Circus 1903, Cache Olson, Lexi Walker and Erin Boheme.
'The Salute to Our Armed Services Ball' will feature special performances from Tony Orlando and Josh Weathers.
Since 1809, the inaugural balls have been an opportunity for Americans from every corner of the country to visit Washington DC to honour the newly sworn-in President and Vice President.