Mayor-elect John Peyton’s Inaugural schedule of events on Tuesday:
Interfaith Service
Time: 8-8:30 a.m. breakfast reception; 9-9:30 a.m. prayer service.
Location: St. John’s Cathedral, 256 E. Church St.
Guests: faith-based leaders from across the city invited.
Open to the public
Inaugural Committee Reception
Time: 5–6 p.m.
Location: Omni ballroom
Guests: key volunteers, campaign and transition staff, finance committee, volunteers and elected officials invited.
Not open to the public
Inaugural ceremony
Time: Doors open at 6 p.m. Seats open to the public at 6:45 p.m; program begins at 7 p.m.
Location: T-U Center.
Guests: invited guests, and the public.
Musical prelude, 6 p.m.
United States Navy Band Southeast Brass Quintet.
Welcome, 7 p.m.
Michael R. Hightower, chair, 2003 Inaugural Committee.
Introductions
Elected officials and special guests.
Invocation
Very Rev. Edward H. Harrison Jr., dean, St. John’s Cathedral
Rabbi Michael Matuson, senior rabbi, Temple Ahavath Chesed
Posting of Colors
Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office Honor Guard
Jacksonville Fire & Rescue Department Honor Guard
Pledge of Allegiance
Jazmine McCoy, Silver Award recipient, Troop 388, Girl Scouts of Gateway Council.
Brian Yelinek, Eagle Scout, Troop 268, Mandarin United Methodist Church
National Anthem
United States Navy Musician 2nd Class April Boucher accompanied by the United States Navy Band Southeast Brass Quintet.
“Ode to Joy”
Irene Lumpkin, soloist; Andrew Clarke, pianist.
Administration of the Oath
County Court Judge Emmet F. Ferguson III.
Introduction of
Mayor John Peyton
Marilyn Peyton, his mother.
Inaugural address
Mayor John Peyton
“At the River”
Members of the Ritz Voices and Jacksonville Children’s Chorus, Twila Miller, director.
“God Bless the USA”
Members of the Ritz Voices and Jacksonville Children’s Chorus, Deborah McDuffie, director.
Benediction
Brother Pete Jackson, pastor, Westside Church of Christ.
“Patriotic Salute for
Four-Hand Piano”
Fabio Mechetti, Jacksonville Symphony Orchestra music director, and Aida Ribeiro.
Inaugural Celebration
Reception
Steel in Motion and the River City Dixie Band.
Inaugural Reception
Time: after the inaugural ceremony
Location: T-U Center lobby and rear patio
Open to the public