GOVERNOR MARTIN O’MALLEY TO HOST RECEIVING LINE FOR THE PUBLIC TOMORROW FOLLOWING INAUGURATION

ANNAPOLIS, MD (January 18, 2011) – Governor Martin O’Malley and First Lady Katie O’Malley will host a receiving line at Government House tomorrow, following the Governor’s inauguration for a second term.

Members of the public wishing to attend the 2011 Maryland Inaugural in Annapolis are encouraged to park at the Navy-Marine Corps Stadium on Taylor Avenue, Annapolis.  Shuttles will transport spectators to the State House for the outdoor ceremony.  Media with non-satellite vehicles are encouraged to take advantage of these lots as well. 

The receiving line will begin at approximately 2:00 p.m. through the main gate of Government House, along State Circle.

Members of the media must enter through this same gate and will be escorted into the house in groups.  This event is available for b-roll and still photos only.

WHAT:           Governor Martin O’Malley and Lieutenant Governor Anthony Brown Inauguration

WHEN:           Wednesday, January 19, 2011 at 12:00 noon

WHERE:         Per the Maryland Constitution, the official swearing-in takes place in the Maryland Senate Chambers, first floor of the State House

                       

NOTE:            A small gathering of invitation-only guests join in the chamber for the official swearing-in.  Maryland Public Television will provide a pooled feed of these proceedings.  News Directors should contact Mark Keefer at MPT, (410) 952-5448 or mkeefer@mpt.org.  No formal remarks are delivered.

WHAT:           Governor Martin O’Malley and Lieutenant Governor Anthony Brown Inauguration and Remarks

WHEN:           Wednesday, January 19, 2011 at 12:30 p.m.

WHERE:         Maryland State House

                        Front Steps

                        100 State Circle

                        Annapolis, MD

NOTE:            Parking for satellite trucks is available along North Street, which is closed to regular traffic.  Satellite truck accommodations will be made on first come, first served basis.

WHAT:           Governor O’Malley to host receiving line for the public

WHEN:           Wednesday, January 19, 2011 at 2:00 p.m.

WHERE:         Government House

                        State Circle

                        Annapolis, MD

             

NOTE:            Members of the media must enter through the main gate along State Circle and will be escorted into the house in groups.  This event is available for b-roll and still photos only.