The nightly special “Celebrating America”, celebrating the inauguration of Joe Biden and Kamala Harris, ended with a show by Katy Perry. Her show was framed by a truly enormous spectacle of fireworks surrounding the Washington Monument as Biden, Harris and their families watched. Of course, she sang “Firework.” Watch as it happens below.
Tonight’s special artists included Bruce Springsteen, Foo Fighters, Justin Timberlake with Ant Clemons, Demi Lovato and John Legend. The swearing-in ceremony at the beginning of the day featured performances by Lady Gaga, Jennifer Lopez and Garth Brooks. The day’s events also included a virtual parade featuring a one-time performance of the new radicals, who performed “Get What You Give”.
Read about Katy Perry on Pitchfork’s “Best 200 Songs of the Year 2010” list.