Governor Kay Ivey’s inaugural committee on Thursday announced a schedule of core events for her January inauguration.
“The Inaugural Committee is honored to invite Alabamians to join us as we witness and celebrate this historic moment,” co-chairs Jimmy Rane and Cathy Randall said in a statement.
The co-chairs outlined, “Before our state lawmakers begin their important work, we want to take a moment to acknowledge and ask the Lord for wisdom, reflect and commit to uphold the duties and ideals outlined in our Constitution and celebrate the progress yet to come. We are also excited to announce a special Gulf Coast Inaugural Celebration. We look forward to celebrating and looking ahead to a new era focused on growing opportunities for all Alabamians.”
Schedule of events as follows:
Saturday, January 12
6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.: Gulf Coast Inaugural Celebration at The Lodge at Gulf State Park
Inauguration Day – Monday, January 14
8:15 a.m.: Prayer service at First Baptist Church Montgomery
(Invitation only)10:00 a.m.: Swearing-in ceremony at Alabama State Capitol steps
12:00 p.m.: Parade starts at Alabama State Capitol
7:00 p.m.: Inaugural Gala
(Invitation only)
More details will be posted online here in the coming weeks. The theme of the inauguration is “Keep Alabama Growing.”
Sean Ross is a staff writer for Yellowhammer News. You can follow him on Twitter @sean_yhn
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