WASHINGTON, D.C. – 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
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