Trump Vance Inaugural Committee Announces Presidential Parade Participants

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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