The Ceremonies
The only essential part of the inauguration ceremonies, according to Brazil's Federal Constitution, is the taking of the constitutional oath of office before a joint session of the National Congress. However, other ceremonies, such as a parade leading up to the arrival of the president-elect in Congress, the transfer of the presidential sash from the former President to the new holder of the office, and a presidential reception at night also take place in the case of planned inaugurations.
In the case of non-planned inauguration ceremonies (such as those that take place as a result of the death or resignation of a President), the non essential festivities, including the investiture with the presidential sash, do not take place: in those cases, the inauguration of the new President consists only of the joint session of Congress, during which the new President takes the constitutional oath.
The ceremonies described below are those observed for planned inaugurations since Brasilia became the federal capital.
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