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Ron DeSantis Unveils Inaugural Events

Incoming Gov. Ron DeSantis and his Inaugural Committee unveiled their plans for the inauguration as he readies to take office in Tallahassee next month. 

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Incoming Gov. Ron DeSantis and his Inaugural Committee unveiled their plans for the inauguration as he readies to take office in Tallahassee next month. 

Incoming Gov. Ron DeSantis and his Inaugural Committee unveiled their plans for the inauguration as he readies to take office in Tallahassee next month.

“I am honored by the trust Floridians have placed in me to serve as Florida’s 46th governor and am focused on moving our state forward with a Bold Vision for a Brighter Future,” DeSantis said on Wednesday. “Inaugural events will highlight our state’s diversity and pay tribute to the Floridians who serve our communities, including our military, first responders and faith leaders. Casey and I invite all Floridians to join us for this historic celebration.”

Inaugural Committee Chair Brian Ballard also weighed in.

“The 2019 Inaugural Committee has spearheaded an impressive lineup of inclusive Inaugural events to honor Governor-elect Ron DeSantis and Lieutenant Governor-elect Jeanette Nuñez, as well as incoming First Lady Casey DeSantis. Their passion and inspired leadership will ensure our state remains a place where both families and businesses will prosper. We look forward to celebrating this historic moment with Floridians from across the state,” Ballard said.

The list of confirmed Inaugural events is provided below. Additional events may be announced at a future date.

Monday, January 7, 2019

**Program times to be announced.**

Women Transforming Florida: A Tribute Breakfast at the Goodwood Museum, 1600 Miccosukee Road, Tallahassee, FL 32308. The 2019 Inauguration will mark the historic election of Jeanette Nuñez as Florida’s next Lieutenant Governor, making her the highest-ranking Hispanic woman elected in Florida history. The Women for Florida Leadership Breakfast will honor the many strong women who made the campaign possible and celebrate the important leadership role women will play in the DeSantis-Nuñez Administration.

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Bold Vision for a Brighter Future: Thought Leaders Luncheon at The University Center Club B, 403 Stadium Drive, Tallahassee, FL 32306. Governor-elect Ron DeSantis has a bold vision for the future of our state and a plan to build on Florida’s success. The Thought Leaders Luncheon will feature Florida’s top leaders from the private and public sectors to discuss how we can work together to secure Florida’s future. During the event, Governor-elect DeSantis will share the DeSantis-Nuñez administration’s Bold Vision for a Brighter Future.

A Call to Action: Honoring Service, Sacrifice and Country at the Tallahassee Automobile Museum, 6800 Mahan Drive, Tallahassee, FL 32308. As an Iraq War veteran, Governor-elect DeSantis and incoming First Lady Casey DeSantis know all too well the sacrifice and dedication of those who serve us both at home and abroad in our military and as Florida’s first responders. This military and law enforcement appreciation event will honor the heroes who selflessly protect our state and nation. The event will be free and open to all veterans, military members, first responders and Gold Star families.

 

Tuesday, January 8, 2019

**Program times to be announced.**

Working Together in Faith: Inaugural Prayer Breakfast at Florida A & M University, 1601 S Martin Luther King Jr Blvd., Tallahassee, FL 32307. Florida’s faith leaders play a critical role in working with government to better serve our communities. This event continues the time-honored tradition of an inclusive Inaugural Prayer Breakfast celebrating our state and its diversity ahead of the official Swearing-In Ceremony. Individuals of all faiths are welcome to attend this event and pray for Floridians across the state.

Swearing-in ceremony of Florida’s 46th Governor at the Historic Capitol Building, 400 S Monroe Street, Tallahassee, FL 32399. The Swearing-In Ceremony on the steps of Florida’s Historic Capitol Building symbolizes the uniquely American tradition of a peaceful transition of power as our state welcomes its newly elected officials. The 2019 Inaugural Committee looks forward to the historic Swearing-In Ceremony of Governor-elect Ron DeSantis and Lieutenant Governor-elect Jeanette Nuñez, as well as members of the Florida Cabinet.

Bold Vision for a Brighter Future: Legislative Luncheon at the Capitol Building, 4th Floor, 400 S Monroe Street, Tallahassee, FL 32399. For the first time in Inaugural history, Governor-elect Ron DeSantis will address Florida’s Legislative leaders and Cabinet officials on the 4th Floor in the Capitol Rotunda between the Chambers of the Florida Senate and the Florida House of Representatives. Governor-elect DeSantis will discuss his plans to work with our state’s elected leaders to achieve a Bold Vision for a Brighter Future so we can continue to build on our success and address the challenges that lie ahead.

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Florida’s 46th Governor’s Inaugural Ball at the Donald Tucker Civic Center, 505 W Pensacola Street, Tallahassee, FL 32301. The Inaugural festivities will conclude with the traditional ball honoring our state’s new leadership. Florida’s 46th Governor’s Inaugural Ball will be an evening of celebration, dancing and fellowship enjoyed by Floridians united by the goal of bettering our state for generations to come.

 

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