Donald Trump and wife Melania were all smiles as they watched a fireworks display at one of the many celebrations being held in the Washington, D.C., area ahead of the inauguration.
Trump marked his return to power with a celebration at his Trump National Golf Club in Sterling, Virginia, about 30 miles outside Washington.
In addition to the First Couple, many of the major players in the Trump orbit were in attendance, including daughter and former senior advisor Ivanka, who was alongside her husband, Jared Kushner.
All of Trump’s adult children and their partners were in attendance, with Don Jr. joined by his controversial new beau Bettina Anderson, while Tiffany was there with husband Michael Boulos, as well as Eric and wife Lara.
But all eyes were on Donald and Melania, who flashed rare smiles at each other as they watched the display.
The president-elect briefly addressed those in attendance, pointing out a few notable people, including Virginia Governor Glenn Youngkin and Amazon founder Jeff Bezos.
Trump singled out his Middle East envoy Steve Witkoff, who he called ‘a great negotiator’ after the Israel-Hamas ceasefire deal was agreed to.
Many favorites from Trump’s playlist washed over those in attendance, including ‘YMCA’ – which The Village People will play for those gathered live this weekend – and ‘A Man’s, Man’s, Man’s World.’
Donald Trump and wife Melania were all smiles as they watched a fireworks display at one of the many celebrations being held in the Washington D.C. area ahead of the inauguration
Incoming White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt shared a behind-the-scenes pic of the soon-to-be first couple watching the fireworks
Just after 10pm, the party left and about three dozen Trump fans cheered ‘Trump, Trump, Trump’ from a nearby grocery store parking lot as motorcade passed.
Elsewhere in Washington, Vice President-elect JD Vance and his wife Usha were also spotted walking in, dressed to the nines at The Vice President’s Dinner.
That event saw the likes of Robert F. Kennedy Jr. with Cheryl Hines and Marco Rubio at the National Gallery of Art in DC.
JD and Usha were spotted sharing a kiss before the incoming vice president gave a speech.
This weekend, rappers, billionaire tech titans, country music sensations and others are set to make President-elect Trump’s second inauguration bigger and better than ever before.
The newly sworn-in president and first lady Melania will attend three official balls – while there will be a flurry of other parties and events throughout inauguration weekend.
A big change from eight years ago is there are more musical acts willing to perform at Trump inaugural events – including Carrie Underwood, Gavin DeGraw, Rascal Flatts, Billy Ray Cyrus and Jason Aldean.
Snoop Dogg headlined on Friday night at the inaugural Crypto Ball while rapper Rick Ross also took the stage.
The first couple enjoyed an Elvis impersonator
All of Trump’s adult children and their partners were in attendance, with Don Jr. alongside his controversial new beau Bettina Anderson, while Tiffany was there with husband Michael Boulos
Eric Trump and Lara Trump watch a fireworks display ahead of the inauguration
Vice President-elect JD Vance and his wife Usha were also spotted walking in, dressed to the nines at the Vice President’s Dinner in DC
JD Vance and his wife, Usha Vance, share a nice moment as they attend the vice president’s dinner ahead of the inauguration
Robert F. Kennedy Jr., right, and his wife, Cheryl Hines, left, listen as Vice President-elect JD Vance speaks during a dinner event at the National Gallery of Art in Washington
Marco Rubio, the nominee for Secretary of State, attends The Vice President’s Dinner
The tech titans are also taking over town – with Elon Musk, Mark Zuckerberg, Jeff Bezos and TikTok CEO Shou Chew all invited to attend.
The Village People – who perform MAGA classics YMCA and Macho Man – are going to be everywhere.
Trump has the group performing at his Sunday afternoon rally at the Capital One Arena, alongside Cyrus and MAGA mainstay Kid Rock.
They will then head to Turning Point USA’s big bash where DailyMail.com has learned that Conor McGregor will be joining other MAGA personalities including Megyn Kelly, Tulsi Gabbard, Kash Patel, Alina Habba and Riley Gaines.
The Village People will also perform at the Liberty Ball – one of the three official balls – where Aldean is expected and a ‘surprise musical guest’ is being teased.
Victor Willis is the only original member of the Village People that performs with the group. The group now consists of Willis, Javier Perez, James Kwong, Nicholas Manelic, James Lee and James J.J. Lippold.
There will be some Hollywood in Washington over inaugural weekend.
The Creative Coalition, the nonpartisan arts advocacy group that also sent representatives to both the Republican and Democratic National Conventions last year will hold a Friday night dinner that benefits military groups.
The host committee includes Wings and Madam Secretary’s Tim Daly – the president of the group – his Wings co-star Steven Weber, as well as Breaking Bad’s Dean Norris, Only Murders In the Building’s Richard Kind, Young Sheldon’s Iain Armitage, and The Chi’s Yolonda Ross.
While the Creative Coalition is nonpartisan, it’s unclear if there will be other MAGA-aligned celebrities in the audience on Monday.
Pictured: JD Vance delivers remarks at The Vice President’s Dinner
Pictured: Melania poses with Fox News’ Jeanine Pirro
The Vice President’s Dinner also featured a performance from Snoop Dogg
The president-elect briefly addressed those in attendance, pointing out a few notable people
Glenn Youngkin walks inside after watching fireworks at Trump National Golf Club
Donald Trump and his wife Melania Trump get ready to watch fireworks in his honor at Trump National Golf Club Washington DC in Sterling, Virginia
A representative for Mel Gibson told DailyMail.com that he’s not attending. He recently appeared at an event for Gen. Michael Flynn’s group at Mar-a-Lago.
A publicist for actor Dennis Quaid – who’s a Trump supporter – said ‘oh, that’s a private decision,’ when asked if Reagan star would attend inauguration.
A number of state societies and conservative groups are also hosting galas.
One of the more colorful looks to be the Legacy of Freedom Ball, which is being put on by the Black Conservative Federation, with rapper Waka Flocka Flame and former NFL player Antonio Brown expected.
Waka Flocka Flame very publicly backed Trump ahead of the November election while Brown appeared at Trump’s Latrobe, Pennsylvania rally, as the NFL player previously played for the Pittsburgh Steelers.
Waka Flocka Flame is also performing at the Power 30 Awards VIP Reception and Inauguration Party Sunday night, which is being sponsored by TikTok – as Trump considers whether to sign an executive order to overrule the forthcoming ban-or-sale law.
JD Vance and wife Usha shared a sweet kiss in between their hosting duties
Tiffany Trump shared a glimpse of her outfit ahead of The Vice President’s Dinner
Pictured: Tiffany also offered a glimpse at the fireworks
That event will honor up-and-coming conservative voices including ‘Libs of TikTok,’ operated by Chaya Raichik, House in Habit’s Jessica Reed Kraus, Ben Shapiro, Gaines and others.
Even progressives will have a place to drown their sorrows.
The left-leaning restaurant chain Busboys and Poets is hosting a Peace Ball at D.C.’s Arena Stage, where members of ‘The Squad,’ including Reps. Ilham Omar, Rashida Tlaib and former Rep. Cori Bush are expected to attend.
Also the writer V, formerly Eve Ensler, and Alice Walker, as well as CODEPINK’s Medea Benjamin, who was kicked out of Trump’s Defense Secretary nominee Pete Hegseth’s confirmation hearing this week, will be on hand.
