Delaware
Matt Meyer’s Inauguration Day to include outdoor swearing-in ceremony, reception and ball
Matt Meyer wins election to be Delaware’s next governor
Matt Meyer addressed supporters after winning the election to be Delaware’s next governor. 11/5/24
Gov.-elect Matt Meyer’s Jan. 21 inauguration will include a public reception and an inauguration ball, according to plans recently announced.
The events are designed to honor both the “rich history” of the First State and layout “a bold vision for the future” of all Delawareans, according to the incoming administration.
Here’s what to know about Inauguration Day 2025.
What will happen on Inauguration Day?
Both the governor-elect and Lt.-Gov.-elect Kyle Evans Gay will take the oath of office at 9:30 a.m. at Legislative Mall in Dover. The outdoor ceremony will also be livestreamed across several social platforms for Delawareans.
Following the swearing-in ceremony, a public reception will take place inside Legislative Hall, where both Meyer and Gay will meet with members of the public.
The reception will also include speeches from community leaders, food vendors and performances by artists from across the state.
The day will end with an inaugural ball at The Grand Opera House in Wilmington.
Additional details are available on the governor-elect’s transition website.
Will the public be able to attend?
Tickets for the general public will be available through links on the govenor-elect’s transition website this week, according to transition communications director Mila Myles.
Olivia Montes covers state government and community impact for Delaware Online/The News Journal. You can reach her at omontes@delawareonline.com.