Public Inauguration Celebration for Governor Ted Strickland/Lee Fisher  

Inauguration Celebration for

Governor Ted Strickland/Lee Fisher

Schedule of Events

7:00 am  Ecumenical Prayer Service
Trinity Episcopal Church

The sunrise service will draw upon Ohio's rich and diverse faith communities to begin Inauguration day. Clergy, children and a cathedral choir will blend scripture readings, songs and hymns to usher in this new chapter in Ohio's history.

9:30 am  Martin Luther King Jr. Tribute
The Palace Theatre

Join Ohioans for a tribute to Martin Luther King, Jr., and a celebration of diversity.
The program will highlight Dr. King's achievements through gospel music, dance,
soloists and photos, and children from across Ohio will present dialogues on his life and work.

11:30 am  Strickland-Fisher Inauguration
The Ohio Statehouse West Lawn
Uniting Ohioans to Turn Around Ohio

Join Ted Strickland and Lee Fisher on the West Lawn of the Ohio Statehouse as they are sworn in as Ohio's next Governor and Lieutenant Governor. Following the ceremony, Ted and Lee, along with Frances and Peggy, will greet the public in the Statehouse Atrium.

* In the case of inclement weather, the Inaugural Swearing-In Ceremony
   will be held at the Palace Theatre

2:00 pm  Beautiful Ohio: A Public Reception
The Palace Theatre

Celebrate the sights, sounds and voices of Ohio. The afternoon's performance will showcase a snapshot of Ohio's incredible artistic talent, from students to Broadway and White House performers.

8:00 pm Ohio Inaugural Ball
The Lausche and Rhodes Buildings, Ohio State Fairgrounds
Tickets $75 each. Black-tie Optional (tickets are required)

Tonight, new and old friends unite to honor Ohio’s rich history and celebrate a new beginning in our state. The inaugural ball will be an evening of music and dancing to ring in the Strickland-Fisher administration.
Performers: Sammy DeLeon y su Orquesta & REDLINE

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