Village People, the American disco group whose hits like "Y.M.C.A" have been staples at Trump rallies, defended their decision to perform during Trump's inauguration.

"Y.M.C.A." is known to be a favorite of Donald Trump's, and its singer plans to be on hand for the president-elect's swearing in.

"Y.M.C.A." has often been labeled as a gay anthem, but it's now a MAGA-rally hit. As Village People play at Trump's inaugural events, here's how they fit into Trump's narrative.

The Village People—the band behind one of Trump’s favorite hits, “Y.M.C.A.”—will perform at a pre-inauguration event.

A host of big-name performers including Kid Rock and country singer Jason Aldean will be making their way to Washington, D.C., to perform at presidential inauguration events over the weekend. The Trump Vance Inaugural Committee unveiled most of the lineup Wednesday.

Village People artist page.

Jason Aldean, Rascal Flatts, Billy Ray Cyrus, and more are performing at various balls or, in Carrie Underwood's case, at the inauguration itself

Village People had previously sent cease-and-desist orders to Donald Trump in a failed attempt to get him to stop playing “Y.M.C.A.” without the group’s permission.

Kim Hilton was one of tens of thousands of seniors in the U.S. who became homeless for the first time in 2022.

A look at the lineup of official inaugural events for the four days surrounding Trump’s second inauguration as president. It’s unclear how the decision to move Trump’s swearing-in indoors to the Capitol Rotunda might affect the scheduled lineup for the ceremony:

Activewear company Lululemon also has a location at the outdoor mall. Free People Movement is the activewear line of the popular women’s clothing brand, Free People. The Santa Rosa location will be the company’s second in the North Bay, with its other store located in Napa.