Organizers of Democratic Governor-elect Tom Wolf's inauguration said the celebration will be comparable to those of other recent Pennsylvania governors.
And like past inaugurals, the Jan. 20 events will likely take on their own character.
For example, Republican Tom Ridge celebrated his re-election in 1999 with two days of festivities, including a flyover by Pennsylvania National Guard jets, a concert by '60s recording stars and a lavish inaugural ball in Hershey.
Ridge's term was interrupted when President George W. Bush tapped him as the nation's first homeland security secretary following the 9/11 terrorist attacks.
Ridge's successor, Mark Schweiker, limited his inauguration to a swearing-in ceremony on the Capitol steps. Instead of an inaugural ball, he held a private dinner reception for friends and relatives.
So far, Wolf's inaugural schedule on Jan. 20 includes:
The swearing-in of Michael Stack III as lieutenant governor. The ceremony will be held in the Pennsylvania Senate Chamber at 10:30 a.m.
Wolf's swearing-in as Pennsylvania's 47th governor at the Capitol. The ceremony is set for noon, however, guests must be seated by 11:30 a.m. Gates open at 10 a.m. Tickets are required and can be obtained for free on the inaugural website.Inaugural exhibit of the Pennsylvania Arts and Children's Program at The State Museum of Pennsylvania, 300 North St., in Harrisburg. The museum will be open from 10:30 a.m. until 4:30 p.m.; the children's program will take place from 1 p.m. until 4:30 p.m. No tickets are required.Open house hosted by Wolf and his wife, Frances, at the Governor's Residence, 2035 N. Front St., in Harrisburg. It's set to take place from 3 p.m. until 4:30 p.m. No tickets are required. Shuttle service will be provided."Let's Get Started" inaugural celebration at The Hershey Lodge, 325 University Dr., in Hershey. The event is set to run from 8 p.m. until 11 p.m. Tickets are required. They can be purchased on the inaugural website.
"We're pleased to invite Pennsylvanians from throughout the commonwealth to help celebrate the inauguration of the 47th governor of Pennsylvania, Tom Wolf," said former Gov. Ed Rendell, honorary chairman, Wolf Inaugural Committee. "We have a number of exciting events scheduled to make inauguration day memorable for Pennsylvanians who join Governor-elect Wolf for this momentous occasion."
Wolf has capped all donations to his inaugural committee at $50,000. He said he will disclose all sources of funding over $500 on Jan. 15 and March 30.
"I am committed to openness and transparency. To reaffirm this commitment, my Inaugural Committee will reflect these important values," Wolf said.
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