Culver Academies horse mounted units join virtual presidential inauguration parade The "Parade Across America" on Jan. 20 at 3:15 p.m. ET features performances in communities in all 56 states and territories. Author: Rich Nye Updated: 6:22 PM EST January 18, 2021 CULVER, Ind. — Indiana will be represented in Wednesday's virtual presidential inauguration parade by horse mounted units from Culver Academies. The "Parade Across America" on Jan. 20 at 3:15 p.m. ET features performances in communities in all 56 states and territories. Culver’s participation in presidential inaugurations dates back to 1913, when the Black Horse Troop served as the official escort for Vice President Thomas Marshall during Woodrow Wilson’s inaugural parade.