January 6, 2006
Kevin Hall
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Governor-Elect Tim Kaine Announces Inaugural Parade Participants
Richmond – Governor-elect Tim Kaine announced today that nearly 40 groups, representing every region of Virginia will participate in the Inaugural Parade. The parade will immediately follow the swearing in ceremony on Saturday, January 14, in Colonial Williamsburg.
“These groups represent every region of the Commonwealth,” said Governor-elect Tim Kaine. “We are looking forward to having a wonderful Inaugural Parade that is a big part of our celebration of Virginia.”
The Inaugural Parade will occur on Saturday, January 14th, immediately following the swearing in ceremony. The parade will begin at the Colonial Capitol, past the Inaugural grand stands and proceed just over one mile down Duke of Gloucester, past the reviewing stand at the Palace Green, in front of the Colonial Governor’s Palace. The participating groups are:
| Group Name | Town |
|---|---|
| AARP of Virginia | Richmond |
| Asian Fortune | Haymarket |
| Asian Indians of Hampton Roads | Chesapeake |
| Berkeley Middle School | Williamsburg |
| Bethel High School Marching Band | Hampton |
| Boy Scouts of America/ Troop 300 | Williamsburg |
| Choir of the College of William and Mary | Williamsburg |
| Colonial Forge High School Marching Band | Stafford |
| Daniel Boone Frontier and Wilderness Society | Gate City |
| Filipino American Veterans of Hampton Roads | Norfolk |
| Fuqua School | Farmville |
| Hai Hua Community Center | Vienna |
| Hampton Roads Caribbean Organization (HRCO) and VA International Caribbean Carnival (VAICC) | Hampton |
| Hampton University Bands | Hampton |
| Hanover All-County Marching Band | Ashland |
| James Madison University Marching Royal Dukes | Harrisonburg |
| Jamestown High School | Williamsburg |
| Latin Ballet of Virginia | Richmond |
| Lee County High School | Jonesville |
| Liberty Middle School and Patrick Henry High School | Ashland |
| Martinsville High School "Bull Dogs" | Martinsville |
| Mary's Family | Orlean |
| Monticello High School Marching Band | Charlottesville |
| National Guard | (Statewide) |
| Richlands High School Marching Band | Richland |
| Richmond Ballet Minds in Motion | Richmond |
| The Salem High School Marching Band | Salem |
| The College of William & Mary Choir | Williamsburg |
| The Hispanic Community Dialogue Org | Virginia Beach |
| The Marching Elites Association | Hampton |
| UVA Feature Twirler | Richmond |
| Virginia Indigenous Nation | Charles City |
| Virginia State Firefighters Association | Kenbridge |
| Virginia Tech Highty Tighties | Blacksburg |
| Virginia Women's Institute for Leadership | Staunton |
| VMI Corps of Cadets | Lexington |
The Inauguration is an official function of the General Assembly, which decided to hold the ceremony in Williamsburg due to renovations underway at the State Capitol Building. The upcoming swearing-in will be the first in Williamsburg since Governor Thomas Jefferson was inaugurated in 1779. The formal swearing-in occurs during a joint session of the House of Delegates and the Senate. The program includes the administration of the oaths of office to the Governor, the Lieutenant Governor and the Attorney General, the Inaugural address by the Governor and concludes with the Inaugural parade.
This year’s Inaugural theme is the “Promise of Virginia.” Festivities surrounding the Inauguration begin on Friday, January 6th with a Pre-Inaugural Latino Reception in Arlington. They include a Pre-Inaugural Ball in Abingdon on January 7th and three Inaugural Balls in Williamsburg and Richmond on Saturday, January 14th and conclude with an open house at the Executive Mansion in Richmond on the afternoon of Sunday, January 15th. For a more detailed list of Inaugural events, please visit http://www.kaineinaugural.com.
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