Inaugural Information

Schedule of Events

Saturday, January 5, 2019

11:00 a.m.	Oath of Office Ceremonies for Legislators
	Respective Chambers, State Capitol. Open and free to the public.
12:00 p.m.	Oath of Office Ceremony for Governor, Lt. Governor, and other
	Constitutional and Elected Officials
	State Capitol Rotunda. Open and free to the public.
1:30 - 3:00 p.m.	Receiving Line
	First floor of the Capitol. Public greeting of Governor, First Gentleman, and
	Constitutional and Elected Officials. Open and free to the public.
6:30 - 10:30 p.m.	Capitol Ball
	State Capitol. Features Over Forté band. Tickets are $25 per person.
	Dress is formal.
7:00 p.m.	Grand March at Capitol Ball
8:00 p.m. - 1:00 a.m.	Inaugural Ball
	Ramkota River Centre. Features 147th Army Band, South Dakota
	National Guard. Tickets are $25 per person.
	Dress is formal.
9:00 p.m.	Grand March at Inaugural Ball

 

 

Ball tickets are available starting Monday, December 3, 2018 at www.pierretickets.com; by calling toll free 1-800-962-2034 from 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. (CT); or at the Pierre Area Chamber of Commerce at 800 West Dakota Avenue in Pierre.

Individuals attending inaugural events who require auxiliary aids or services for a disability are asked to contact 1-800-265-9684 at least 10 days in advance.

Grand marches include: Inaugural chairs, Mayor of Pierre and spouse, Constitutional and elected officials and spouses, Supreme Court Justices and spouses, Lt. Governor and spouse, members of the First Family, and Governor and First Gentleman of South Dakota.

 

NEWS RELEASE

For Immediate Release: Thursday, Nov. 29, 2018
Contact: Brooke Bohnenkamp, Media Relations, 605.773.7407

Inaugural Tickets on Sale Monday

Inaugural Schedule Released

PIERRE, SD -The 2019 South Dakota Inaugural ceremonies and celebration are set for Saturday, Jan. 5 in Pierre. Tickets for the events go on sale Monday, Dec. 3, 2018.

Inaugural events include public Oath of Office Ceremonies for the Governor, Constitutional Officers, and other Elected Officials, as well as a Capitol Ball and Inaugural Ball.

The City of Pierre serves as host for the Inaugural events.

“The Pierre community embraces its role as the Capital City,” said Pierre Mayor Steve Harding. “We are very much looking forward to honoring the state’s elected officials with a grand celebration!”

Oath of Office Ceremonies for legislators begin at 11 a.m. CST in their respective chambers at the State Capitol. The Oath of Office Ceremony for the Governor-elect and other elected state officials begins at noon in the State Capitol Rotunda. All Oath of Office Ceremonies are free and open to the public.

The Capitol Ball, featuring the Over Forte band, begins at 6:30 p.m. at the State Capitol. The Grand March begins at 7 p.m. Tickets are required and cost $25 per person.

The Inaugural Ball, featuring the 147th Army Band, South Dakota National Guard, begins at 8 p.m. at the Ramkota River Centre. The Inaugural Ball Grand March begins at 9 p.m. Tickets are required and cost $25 per person.

Tickets for both the Capitol and Inaugural Balls are available online at pierretickets.com, by calling 1.800.962. 2034 during normal business hours, or at the Pierre Area Chamber of Commerce, 800 W. Dakota Ave., Pierre.

The Inaugural Committee is appointed by Mayor Steve Harding; it leads and organizes all Inaugural events. Matt and Stephanie Judson of Pierre are the 2019 Inaugural Chairs.

For updates regarding the South Dakota Inauguration follow along on Twitter @SDInaugural and Facebook @SDInauguration

Inaugural Celebration Planning Underway

PIERRE. S.D. –The Pierre community is preparing to welcome South Dakota’s next Governor to the Capital City.

During last night’s Pierre City Commission meeting, Matt and Stephanie Judson were introduced as the chairs of the 2019 Inaugural Committee. They are leading a Committee of about 30 people and hundreds of volunteers who will plan and execute the statewide celebration for South Dakota’s next Governor.

“South Dakota is somewhat unique in that our Inaugural Celebration is hosted by the Capital City and paid for by private donations,” said Pierre Mayor Steve Harding. “Regardless of who wins the November election, the City plans the celebration!”

Harding went on to thank the Judsons for agreeing to chair the Inaugural Committee.

“I understand that this is no small undertaking. I thank you for your willingness to lead the Inaugural efforts,” said Harding.

The Judsons have assembled a team who will work on everything from security to transportation to ticket sales.

“This group handles the Oath of Office Ceremonies, the Capitol Ball, the Inaugural Ball, the decorations and everything in between,” said Judson. “We have met a couple of times to lay the ground work. The heavy lifting will start soon.”

The Inauguration is scheduled for Saturday, January 5, 2019. The majority of activity will take place at the Capitol in Pierre with a post-ceremony ball at the Ramkota Convention Center in Pierre. The events are open to the public. Tickets are not yet available.