Inauguration of the 37th Mayor of Providence, January 3

Mayor-elect Taveras and supporters celebrating on election night

Mayor-elect Angel Taveras’ inauguration is Monday, January 3, 2011. All inauguration events are free and open to the public.

All the details you need to know are on the Transition Providence website.

Importantly, though the events are free, you do need to register for the evening Inaugural Celebration at the Rhode Island Convention Center. Visit the Inauguration page and fill out the form. The form must be filled out for each person attending. For people without internet access, one can either submit a reservation for them (in their name), or they can pick-up tickets in person at the Rhode Island Convention Center December 28, 29, or 30 between 4pm and 6pm. Registrations need to be submitted by Dec. 28th.

This event is expected to reach capacity quickly, so register now if you want to attend. The event will be business casual and will feature desserts, live music, a cash bar, and a “special guest.”

The inauguration of Mayor Angel Taveras, the 37th Mayor of the City of Providence, will take place on Monday, January 3, 2011.

Schedule of Events:

• 1:30 PM
  Swearing-In Ceremony (free and open to the public)
  Steps of City Hall, 25 Dorrance Street
• 3:00 PM
  Reception (free and open to the public)
  City Hall, 25 Dorrance Street
• 7:00 PM
  Inaugural Celebration (free, requires admission ticket – register below)
  Rhode Island Convention Center
  One Sabin Street, Providence

Inaugural Neighborhood Events – Friday, January 7, 2011

• 3-4pm Mary Fogarty Elementary School
• 4-5pm Roger Williams Middle School
• 5-6pm Nathanael Green Middle School
• 6-7pm Classical High School

See my disclosure regarding serving on the Mayor-elect’s Transition Committee. I was also invited to be a Inauguration Ambassador, which basically means they want me to tell people about the Inauguration, which I just did.