Galas, grand balls, luncheons and receptions will lead up to the formal inauguration of Gov.-elect Charles W. Turnbull and Lt. Gov. Gerard Luz James on Jan 4.
V.I. Democratic Party officials say the events will be less expensive than those held in 1994 for Gov. Roy L. Schneider: $112,000 of government money this year compared with $125,000 in 1994.
Balls will be held in St. Thomas at Marriott's Frenchmen's Reef, Renaissance Grand Beach Resort and Wyndham Sugar Bay Beach Club & Resort.
Tickets are $50 and are on sale at each hotel or through the V.I. Democratic Party.
The schedule for St. Thomas events:
Saturday, Jan 2, 6 to 8 p.m. — Dignitary Welcome Reception, Hotel 1829 (by invitation only).
Sunday, Jan. 3, 7 to 9 p.m. — Inaugural Concert, Emancipation Garden.
Monday, Jan. 4, 8 a.m.– Ecumenical Service, Christ Church Methodist, Market Square.
Monday, Jan. 4, 9:30 a.m — . Motorcade and parade from Addelita Cancryn Junior High School to Emancipation Garden via Veterans Drive.
— 10:45 a.m. – Inauguration ceremony, Emancipation Garden.
— 1 to 3 p.m.- Post inaugural luncheon, Town Hall, Bluebeard's Castle Hotel.
— 4 to 8 p.m.- Governor's Reception, Government House.
— 8:30 p.m.- Inaugural Balls.