A collage of the 2019 inauguration of Governor Albert Bryan, Jr. in Charlotte Amalie, St. Thomas, USVI. Photo Credit: V.I. CONSORTIUM
The Gubernatorial Inaugural Committee of the U.S. Virgin Islands has announced three days of activities across the territory commemorating the re-election of Governor Albert Bryan Jr. and Lt. Governor Tregenza Roach. All events opened to the public are free.
On St. Thomas: Monday, January 2, 2023, the official swearing in ceremony followed by a military parade commences at 10 30 a.m. at Emancipation Garden. A reception follows at 2 p.m. at Fort Christian, and the Legacy Inaugural Ball at 7 p.m. at Yacht Haven Grande. Shuttle service will be provided to the evening gala from the RL Schneider Hospital and Fort Christian parking lots.
On Tuesday, January 3, St. John welcomes the Governor and Lt. Governor at the Frank Powell Sr. Park, Cruz Bay at noon, with a reception at Meada’s Garden at 2 p.m.
On Wednesday, January 4, St. Croix’s events begin in Frederiksted, with a military parade at 11 a.m., followed by a ceremony at 12 noon at Buddhoe Park. An open house at Arthur Abel Complex, is at 2 p.m. The inaugural ball, at 8 p.m., will be held at the Polo Grounds, Estate Cane Garden, Christiansted.
The official swearing in ceremony on Monday, January 2, will be carried live from St. Thomas by WTJXTV at 10:30 a.m. and cross-streamed on V.I. Consortium's website and Facebook page, several radio stations and at facebook.com/bryanroach2022, youtube@bryanroach2022, and on the Government Access cable TV channel 27.
Because of limited seating capacity, church services on each island are by invitation only, without exception, but will be livestreamed on V.I. Consortium, several radio stations, on facebook.com/bryanroach2022, youtube@bryanroach2022, and on the Government Access cable TV channel 27 as follows: Monday, January 2, Sts. Peter and Paul Cathedral, St. Thomas, 8 a.m; Tuesday, January 3, Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church, 9 a.m., St. John; Wednesday, January 4, St. Patrick’s Church, St. Croix, 9 a.m.
Free tickets to the two inaugural balls are first come, first served, and will be available beginning at noon on Monday, December 26, until all spaces have been reserved. To reserve ball tickets and for more information, visit www.inaugurationvi23.com.
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