Biden’s Inauguration to Prioritize<br />Public Health by Featuring Virtual Parade .<br />President-elect Joe Biden’s inauguration<br />has been restructured in an attempt to prioritize<br />health and safety amid the COVID-19 pandemic. .<br />The Presidential Inaugural Committee announced<br />the new details about the January 20 event on Sunday. .<br />In lieu of the day’s usual events, Biden’s<br />inauguration will reportedly feature a<br />virtual parade and a “presidential escort.” .<br />The virtual parade will include performers that represent<br />the “diversity, heritage, and resilience” of the U.S.<br />It will also utilize “new ways” to allow Americans<br />from across the country to participate. .<br />The escort will include representatives<br />of each military branch and provide the nation<br />with “historic images” of Biden. .<br />It is unclear whether Biden will proceed from<br />the U.S. Capitol to the White House entirely by car or<br />on foot for at least a portion of the journey. .<br />The committee hopes the condensed and<br />virtual elements of Biden's inauguration will<br />help prevent "large crowds and gatherings."
