The Inauguration of Mayor Greg Fischer.

Editor | January 6, 2011

photos by JACOB ZIMMER | chief photographer

: University of Louisville President Dr. James R. Ramsey, Spalding President Tori Murden McClure, U.S. Congressman John Yarmuth and Judge Olu Stevens

: U.S. Ambassador to Sweden Matthew Barzun makes opening remarks while Mayor Greg Fischer stands ready

: Tommy Elliott, U.S. Ambassador to Sweden Matthew Barzun and GLI President and CEO Joe Reagan

The congregation sings America the Beautiful as sunlight shines through the stain glass windows

The congregation sings America the Beautiful as sunlight shines through the stain glass windows

The congregation sings America the Beautiful as sunlight shines through the stain glass windows

The Louisville Youth Orchestra

The Louisville Youth Choir sings “Beautiful City”

The City Hall clock tower and statue of Thomas Jefferson

Smitha Paily and Romith Paily

Shively Mayor Sherry Conner and Louisville Metro Mayor Greg Fischer

Service leaders stand to sing

Service leaders stand to sing

Service leaders exit the center aisle

Renee and Robert Price

Raymonda and Judge Olu Stevens, Metro Police Chief Ron White and event chair Brenda Frank

Procession from the Cathedral of the Assumption to Metro Hall

Participants in the Inaugural Parade

Participants in the Inaugural Parade

One City Inaugural Celebration

One City Inaugural Celebration

Neighborhood representatives drop off donations in a large community chest

Neighborhood representatives drop off donations in a large community chest

Month Stethen, Michael Howerton and Richard Ayson

Michale Meeks, Allison Lundergan Grimes, Jerry Lundergan, Harold Workman and Harry Johnson

Metro Council members Tom Owen and Jim King

Mera Kathryn Corlett and Mera Cossey Corlett

Mayor processes down the center aisle toward the stage

Mayor Greg and wife Alex Fischer with son George Fischer walk down Fifth Street toward Metro Hall

Mayor Greg and wife Alex Fischer listen to the National Anthem

Mayor Greg and Alex Fischer process down the aisle at the end of the service

Mayor Greg and Alex Fischer enter

Mayor Greg Fisher with wife Alex takes the Oath of Office

Mayor Greg Fisher with wife Alex takes the Oath of Office

Mayor Greg Fisher and Congressman John Yarmuth

Mayor Greg Fischer, Christy Brown, former KY State Senator Georgia Powers, former US Congressman Romano Mazzoli and former mayor David Armstrong

Mayor Greg Fischer, Christy Brown, former KY State Senator Georgia Powers, former US Congressman Romano Mazzoli and former mayor David Armstrong

Mayor Greg Fischer is introduced. Behind the stage is the same flag used in Thunder Over Louisville

Mayor Greg Fischer is introduced. Behind the stage is the same flag used in Thunder Over Louisville

Mayor Greg Fischer is introduced

Mayor Greg Fischer is introduced

Mayor Greg Fischer is interviewed by television media

Mayor Greg Fischer is interviewed by television media

Mayor Greg Fischer delivers the Inaugural Address while his wife Alex listen

Mayor Greg Fischer delivers the Inaugural Address in front of Metro Hall

Mayor Greg Fischer delivers the Inaugural Address

Mayor Greg Fischer delivers the Inaugural Address

Mayor Greg Fischer delivers the Inaugural Address

Mayor Greg Fischer delivers the Inaugural Address

Mayor Greg Fischer delivers the Inaugural Address

Mayor Greg Fischer awaits to be sworn in

Mayor Greg Fischer addresses the crowd in front of the same flag used in Thunder Over Louisville

Mayor Greg Fischer addresses the crowd

Mayor Greg Fischer addresses the crowd

Louisville Youth Orchestra String Quartet

Louisville Metro Council Members sit on the front row

Louisville Metro Council Members David James and David Tandy

Louisville Male High School Drum Line

Louisville Male High School Drum Line

Louisville Male High School Drum Line

Louis Sexton and Dawn Berry

Kevin Connelly and Wes Lites

Karl Laird shows his patriotism

Judge Leslie Abramson administers the Oath of Office

Jeff Cooke, Mike Seebert and Marvin Coan

Interfaith Celebration Leaders included: Shree Rajendra Joshi, Dr. Kiarash Jahed, Pastor Dave Stone and Father Larry Lagakis

Inside the Cathedral of the Assumption

Greg Roberts, Michael Meeks, Maq Marshall, James Green and F. Bruce Williams

Former mayor Jerry and Madeline Abramson

Former Metro Louisville Mayor Jerry Abramson, son Sidney Abramson, former Kentucky Governor John Y. Brown and former First Lady Madeline Abramson

Fire Chief G. W. Frederick, Don Hoffman and Tim Barry

Dwight Ashley sings the National Anthem

Dwight Ashley sings the National Anthem

Dustin Milam, Rocky Comto and Mark Dowell

Dr. mark Wourms and Margaret Zurkuhlen

Dr. F. Bruce William who gave the benediction and Rev Frank Smith who gave the invocation

Desnise Vazquez Troutman, Mayor Greg and Alex Fischer

Crowd of attendees and press listen to the Inaugural Address

County Commissioner Stephen Fein and Jefferson County Judge Executive Bryan Matthews

Clowns from Kosair Charities participate in the Inaugural Parade

Cathedral of the Assumption hosts the Inaugural Interfaith Celebration

Cathedral of the Assumption hosts the Inaugural Interfaith Celebration

Cathedral of the Assumption hosts the Inaugural Interfaith Celebration

Cathedral of the Assumption choir member in the balcony

Allison Lundergan Grimes, Mark Hebert and Jerry Lundergan

Alex Fischer applauds as her husband Mayor Greg Fisher addresses the crowd