The inauguration of Democrat Andy Beshear as Kentucky’s 62nd governor will include a private “midnight” swearing-in ceremony on Monday at 10:30pm CST, followed by several events and public events on Tuesday. activities are planned.
Kentuckians who are unable to travel to Frankfort to witness the event in person will be able to watch the event on the KET channel and the station’s website.
The theme for the inauguration is “Forward, Together,” and events will include a parade, public swearing-in ceremony, and a ball.
Kentucky Poet Laureate Silas House will provide a reading, and Grammy-nominated artist Tyler Childers will perform during the swearing-in ceremony. Both are from eastern Kentucky.
Beshear and Lt. Gov. Jacqueline Coleman won reelection in November.
KET live coverage of Tuesday’s event (CST times listed here) includes:
- Inaugural Parade — 10 a.m.
- Inaugural Prelude — 12:30 p.m.
- Swearing Ceremony — 1 p.m.
- Grand March — 5 p.m.
- “Kentucky Edition” Inaugural Special Edition — 10 p.m.
Monday night’s “Midnight” swearing-in will also be broadcast live on KET.
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