Donald Trump arrived in the Washington area on Saturday evening to mark his return to power ahead of his inauguration ceremony.
Trump travelled aboard an Air Force plane sent by outgoing President Joe Biden, departing from his base in Palm Beach, Florida, where he had been preparing for his transition after defeating Democratic Vice President Kamala Harris in the November 5 election.
The incoming president was joined on the flight by his wife, Melania, daughter Ivanka, and her husband, Jared Kushner. Upon arrival at Dulles Airport in Virginia, Trump headed to his golf club in Sterling, just outside Washington.
The evening’s celebrations included a performance by Elvis Presley impersonator Leo Days, a reception attended by 500 guests, and a fireworks display.
The 78-year-old president-elect will hold a rally with supporters at the Capital One Arena in downtown Washington on Sunday, the eve of his inauguration. A post-inauguration event is also scheduled for Monday afternoon.
Due to forecasts of frigid weather, Trump has relocated the inauguration ceremony from the west front of the U.S. Capitol to the Capitol Rotunda. The traditional parade along Pennsylvania Avenue will instead take place inside the Capital One Arena.
Trump will take the oath of office at 12 p.m. ET (1700 GMT) on Monday in the Capitol Rotunda, where he will also deliver his inaugural address, a speech expected to set the tone for his presidency.
