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Inauguration rite will precede luau

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  • BRUCE ASATO / BASATO@STARADVERTISER.COM
    Brian Schatz, left, and Neil Abercrombie will be inaugurated today at Iolani Palace. Above, the duo appear at a news conference during which they unveiled “A New Day in Hawaii: Recovery and Reinvestment Plan.”

The inauguration of Neil Abercrombie and Brian Schatz will be held today from 9:30 a.m. to 12:50 p.m. at Iolani Palace, followed by a post-inauguration celebration luau from 1 to 4 p.m. at the Hawaii State Art Museum.

Below is information pertaining to the event followed by a list of the pair’s confirmation ceremonies.

Entry: Use the King Street entrance; other entrances will have limited access. Those with tickets are advised to be in their seats by 11:15 a.m. or the seats will be given to others.

Parking: Limited parking in nearby lots. Public is encouraged to arrive by car pool or find alternative transportation to the event. Shuttle service will not be available.

Water: Water jugs will be available at the ceremony and the luau, and the public is encouraged to bring reusable cups or water bottles to minimize trash. Bottled water will not be available.

Gifts: The public is asked not to bring gifts or boxes for Abercrombie or Schatz to the ceremony. Gifts may be dropped off or delivered to their offices after the ceremony. Lei will be accepted.

Entertainment: Niu Valley Middle School Band; Hawaii Youth Opera; 111th Army Band; Willie K; Aaron Mahi and David Kamakahi; Richard Hoopii; Robert Cazimero; Kealoha; Beamer-Solomon Halau ‘o Po’ohala; Kokua Kalihi Senior Group; and Latter Day Saints Tongan Choir

Salute: A 19-gun salute will follow the administration of the Oath of Office for Abercrombie.

Confirmation Ceremonies

» Molokai: 4 to 6 p.m. Wednesday, Kalanianaole Hall
» Lanai: 9 to 11 a.m. Thursday, International Longshore and Warehouse Union Hall
» Maui: 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sunday, Lahainaluna High School football field
» Big Island, Kau: 10 a.m. to noon Sunday, Plantation House in Pahala
» Waimea: 4 to 6 p.m. next Monday, Kuhio Hale (Hawaiian Homes Hall)
» Kauai: 5 to 6 p.m. Dec. 15, Hikina o ka La Heiau (Wailua)

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