"The People's Inaugural," Jan. 1, 2014 at City Hall
The Plainfield Police Benevolent Association color guard posted the colors
National Anthem and "Lift Every Voice and Sing" by Twanda Porterfield Muslim
Mayor-elect Mapp, Amelia Mapp, Shermona Mapp Esq., Rev. Canon Leroy Lyons, Freeholder Chairman Linda Carter
The crowd braves the cold for the event
The Rev. Canon Leroy A. Lyons gives the invocation
Rev. Tracey Brown gave greetings from the council
The attentive and diverse crowd
Preparing for the Oath of Office
Shermona Mapp Esq. administers the oath to her father
Mayor Mapp addresses the people
Mayor Mapp hopes all will "work together in civility and good faith" to better the city
A bagpiper honors the new mayor
Rev. Marco Marroquin gives the benediction in English and Spanish
All are invited to Plainfield High School for "The People's Feast"
Mayor Mapp enjoys a musical tribute
Mayor Mapp dances with his wife, Amelia
Ice sculpture and one of the food offerings
Mayor Mapp greets some of his well-wishers
Metrpolitan Opera singer and Plainfielder April Haines prepares to sing
Even though she was up late at the opera house on New Year's Eve, she sang "The Lord's Prayer" for the inaugural
Time for food and there was plenty for all
Eight city restaurants donated food for The People's Feast
For more photos and some videos, check David Rutherford's
blog, Facebook page and Twitter account. Lamar Mackson was also taping for PCTV. There were also numerous photographers on hand, some of whom made me realize what photo-bombing is as I tried to get shots with the itty-bitty Sony Cybershot and they moved in with their big equipment.
Don't forget: Reorganization is 6 p.m. Jan. 6 at Plainfield High School!
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