Inauguration of New Orleans' Officials on the Second Week of January
Helena Moreno, among other newly elected city officials, will be sworn in on January 12 for a new term in office. Moreno is the first Latina mayor of New Orleans, calling for a celebration to ensue in commemoration of her inauguration.
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The official inauguration ceremony will take place at Saenger Theatre to symbolize the beginning of a new city council and mayoral term. Council members include Matthew Willard, JP Morrell, Freddie King, Eugene Green, Lesli Harris, Aimee McCarron, and Jason Hughes.
This is the first time the inauguration will not entail a city-funded ball, but rather a weekend of events funded by donations to extend the celebration to the entire New Orleans community. The events include community service opportunities, a faith-based ceremony, and a festival.
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All In for New Orleans has organized various events to gather the community in support of Moreno's newly elected leadership. From virtual events to an in-person festival, there is an appealing level of involvement for everyone leading up to inauguration day.
From 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. on January 10, All In for New Orleans partners with HandsOn to organize a community service initiative. Projects will be hands-on in all council districts with the city's recreation development commission, initiating physical changes within New Orleans alongside a governmental fresh-start.
A festival will follow from 12 to 5 p.m. in anticipation of the newly elected leadership to be officially accepted into office. Lafayette Square, a popular events location, will be filled with local musicians and food vendors to celebrate the New Orleans community's vast culture and dedication to the betterment of the city. Access to this event is free of charge.
An inauguration mass will take place virtually on January 11 from 5 to 6 p.m. St. Louis Cathedral Choir and additional guest musicians will lead the musical festivities while interfaith blessings are shared in admiration of the city and its future.
The January 12 inauguration ceremony is open to the public but will also be streamed virtually from 9 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. The mayoral and city council leadership event is available via live stream and details regarding the streaming platform will be released in the near future.
Visit allinforneworleans.com for more information.
