Around 900,000 people are set to attend Donald Trumps swearing-in ceremony on Friday as America's 45th President - about half the turnout of President Barack Obamas record-holding 2008 inauguration ceremony.
More than 50 lawmakers have said they will not attend Friday's ceremonies. Musicians across the country have denounced the President-elect and his controversial views ever since Trump's surprise November victory over Democrat Hillary Clinton.
Artists like Elton John, Celine Dion and KISS rejected invitations to take part in Trump's inaugural festivities. President Barack Obama's star-studded celebrations had seen the presence of Stevie Wonder and Beyonce.But while A-listers scorned Inauguration Day, school bands have embraced it. The lineup for Trump's inaugural parade includes 15 ensembles from college or high school.