Mayor Bowser Invites Residents to Join Inauguration Activities

(Washington, DC) – With the New Year and the Mayor’s third term approaching, Mayor Muriel Bowser is inviting residents to join her for a series of DC Proud 2023 inauguration events, including a New Year’s Eve Celebration and Inaugural Ball, the FITDC Fresh Start 5K, an Inauguration Interfaith Service, and the Swearing-In Ceremony for the Mayor, the Council of the District of Columbia, and the Attorney General of the District of Columbia. 

“As a city, we have a lot to be proud of and a lot to look forward to. As we head into 2023 and look ahead to the next four years, this is an opportunity to come together – our city as a whole – to celebrate, reflect, and strategize,” said Mayor Bowser. “I’m incredibly grateful for the trust of DC residents and the opportunity to lead my hometown, and I’m looking forward to all we can accomplish – together. Whether you can come to one event or all four, I hope to see you there.”

The community is invited to join Mayor Bowser at the following events:

New Year’s Eve Celebration and Inaugural Ball

• Saturday, December 31, 2022 at The Anthem 
• 8 pm

FITDC Fresh Start 5K

• Sunday, January 1, 2023 at Freedom Plaza
• Packet Pick-Up at 10 am | Warm-Up at 10:40 am | 5K Begins at 11 am

Inauguration Interfaith Service

• Monday, January 2, 2023 at Sixth & I 
• 8 am

Swearing-In Ceremony for the Mayor, the Council of the District of Columbia, and the Attorney General of the District of Columbia

• Monday, January 2, 2023 at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center
• 9:30 am

All events are free and residents can RSVP at DCProud2023.com.
 

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