Youngkin Inauguration
A landscape shot of the State Capitol. It was a sell-out crowd with a ton of energy.
Winsome Sears heads down the Capitol steps, stopping to acknowledge and shake hands before heading to the stage.
Glenn Youngkin with his wife Suzanne waves from the top of the Capitol stairs before making his way to the stage to be sworn in as the 74th governor of Virginia.
Jason Miyares takes his Attorney General oath of office. The Hon. Kevin M. Duffan, 2nd Judicial Circuit Judge of Virginia, administered Miyares’s oath.
Lt. Governor Winsome Sears waves in acknowledgement to the crowd as applause and cheers rang out during Glenn Youngkin’s inauguration speech.
Glenn Youngkin thanks everyone in attendance after finishing his speech by proclaiming, “Virginia is open for business.” and “Let’s get to work.” Huge applause and cheers followed.
The James Madison Marching Royal Dukes plays their fight song. The JMU band has over 400 members, 315 brass and woodwinds, 45 percussion, 60 flags, 20 dance team members and 4 to 5 drum majors. They were selected to perform in the 92nd Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade.
The Virginia Tech Regimental Band, the Highty-Tighties, perform during the inauguration parade. Founded in 1893, the 140-member band represents the Virginia Tech Corps of Cadets.
Law enforcement of Virginia marches, proudly displaying the flags and badge. Youngkin promised in his speech to fully fund law enforcement.
Law enforcement of Virginia marches, proudly displaying the flags and badge. Youngkin promised in his speech to fully fund law enforcement.
