WASHINGTON (AP) — The public is being invited to attend the inauguration of Vincent C. Gray as the sixth elected mayor of Washington.
Several inaugural events will be held Sunday at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center in Northwest Washington, and all are free.
The day will begin with a prayer service at 8 a.m. Mr. Gray’s inauguration and a swearing-in ceremony for D.C. Council members will be held at 10 a.m. Tickets are not needed for either event.
A black-tie gala begins at 7 p.m. featuring D.C. artists Chuck Brown and Raheem DeVaughn, along with Style Band and the Yvonne Johnson Trio. Tickets for that event are required and will be available at the convention center Tuesday to Thursday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. There are 7,500 free tickets available.
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