Landry’s inauguration at St. Martinville church

Published 3:58 pm Tuesday, November 21, 2023

Plans are coming together for Gov.-elect Jeff Landry’s inauguration with about seven weeks to go before he is officially sworn into office on Jan. 8.

According to Landry’s transition website, he and his wife, Sharon, will attend an invitation-only Mass at St. Martin de Tours Catholic Church in St. Martinville, where Landry was raised. Founded in 1765, St. Martin’s is one of the oldest church parishes in Louisiana. A time for the Mass was not announced.

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The inauguration of Landry and other statewide officials will take place on the steps of the State Capitol, starting at 11:30 a.m.

Landry’s inaugural ball will be held at the Raising Cane’s River Center and is open to the public. Tickets for admission are priced at $100 per person.

The transition team’s website is also accepting applications for persons who want to be considered for a position in the governor’s office executive staff or an appointment to a state board, commission or agency.