FRANKFORT, Ky. (LEX 18) — On December 12, the 62nd gubernatorial inauguration will be held at the Kentucky Capitol.
The theme of this year's event is “Forward, Together."
“We are looking forward to honoring how incredible Kentuckians have been over the past four years – meeting each challenge we have faced with love, compassion and empathy for one another,” said Gov. Andy Beshear and First Lady Britainy Beshear. “We are optimistic about Kentucky’s future, and if we continue to lead with our values and move forward, together there is nothing we cannot accomplish.”
Four years ago, Beshear used his inauguration speech to announce the quick actions he took. He told the crowd on the Capitol steps that he reorganized the Kentucky Board of Education and used executive power to restore voting rights for many.
"I will sign an executive order restoring voting rights to over 100,000 men and women who have done wrong but are doing right now," Beshear said at the time. "They deserve to participate in our great democracy."
His speech this year will be delivered in the afternoon. The full Inauguration Day schedule is:
8:30 a.m.
Inaugural Breakfast Reception
Thomas D. Clark Center for Kentucky History
9:30 a.m.
Inaugural Worship Service
First Christian Church (Disciples of Christ)
11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Inaugural Parade
Starts in downtown Frankfort and ends in front of State Capitol
1:30 p.m.
Inaugural Prelude
Capitol steps
2 p.m.
Swearing-In Ceremony
Capitol steps
6 p.m.
The Grand March
Capitol Rotunda
7 to 11 p.m.
Inaugural Ball
Capitol Grounds
