Thursday, December 2, 2004
Contact: Paul Sloca, (573)751-1314-Office, (573)619-6575-Cell
Schedule of Inauguration Events Announced
Blunt to Offer Traditional, Dignified Inaugural
JEFFERSON CITY - Gov.-elect Matt Blunt announced today a schedule of events for Jan. 9th and Jan. 10th to celebrate the inauguration of Missouri's newly-elected statewide office holders. "It is our intention to hold a dignified, traditional inauguration worthy of the citizens of Missouri," Blunt said.
A church service on Sunday, Jan. 9th begins a series of events culminating with the Inaugural Ball held Monday, Jan. 10th at the State Capitol. Below is a listing of events, times and locations for the Inaugural.
Sunday, Jan. 9, 2005
5:30 PM
Prayer Service - Private Function
Sir Christopher Wren Church of St. Mary the Virgin, Aldermanbury
Westminster College, Fulton.
Monday, Jan. 10, 2005
9:00 AM
Prayer Service - Public Function
First Baptist Church of Jefferson City
10:00 AM
Inaugural Parade - Public Function
Starting at Instructional Resource Center at Madison and Miller, proceeding to Capitol
11:15 AM
Inauguration Swearing-In Ceremonies
State Capitol Outside (weather permitting)
2 PM
Public Greeting
Missouri Governor's Mansion
8:00 PM
Inaugural Ball and Grand Procession State Capitol