Zohran Mamdani’s public inauguration will be sprinkled with performances by musicians, poets and politicians.
As expected, Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez will deliver opening remarks and Senator Bernie Sanders of Vermont will administer the oath of office to Mr. Mamdani. Cornelius Eady, an acclaimed poet, will read an original work. But there are some surprises, too.
DJ mOma is already welcoming New Yorkers braving the frigid temperatures, spinning “I’ll Take You There” by the Staple Singers, “Rapture” by Blondie, and selections of Bhangra music, Stevie Wonder and Celia Cruz.
DJ mOma said he wasn’t even supposed to be in New York on Jan. 1, but jumped at the opportunity.
“The bro, Zohran Mamdani, hollered and I’m on my way back to New York to DJ the inauguration tomorrow on Jan. 1,” he posted on Instagram. The Queens artist has supported Mr. Mamdani before, performing at a get out the vote rally in October at Forest Hills Stadium.
When the inauguration begins at 1 p.m., ceremonial officers will do the presentation of colors, and Javier Muñoz, known for his performances in “In the Heights” and “Hamilton,” will perform the national anthem.
Mandy Patinkin, a longtime supporter of Mr. Mamdani who said he turned to song to express his optimism, will perform “Somewhere over the Rainbow” with the P.S. 22 Chorus of Staten Island.
Before Mr. Sanders administers the oath of office, Lucy Dacus will perform “Bread and Roses,” a poem and song that has become a rallying cry for labor rights.
Only then will Mr. Mamdani take the oath on the steps of City Hall, using Qurans owned by his grandparents, before delivering his inaugural address.
Then Babbulicious, a Toronto-based artist, will perform “Gaddi Red Challenger,” a song in Punjabi and English. Finally, Bernie Wagenblast, who best known as the voice of the New York City subway, will announce the new mayor.
Here’s a look at the full run of show:
Welcome Music: dj mOma
Presentation of Colors: Ceremonial Officers
National Anthem: Javier Muñoz
Welcome: Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez
Invocation: Imam Khalid Latif, accompanied by faith leaders representing New York City
Musical Performance: Mandy Patinkin and PS22 Chorus of Staten Island, performing “Somewhere Over the Rainbow,” accompanied by Adam Ben-David and directed by Gregg Breinberg
Administration of the Oath of Office: Comptroller: Attorney General Letitia James
Address: Mark Levine, Comptroller of the City of New York
Poetry Reading: Cornelius Eady, reading “Proof”
Administration of the Oath of Office: Public Advocate: Special Guests
Address: Jumaane D. Williams, Public Advocate of the City of New York
Musical Performance: Lucy Dacus, performing “Bread and Roses”
Administration of the Oath of Office: Mayor: Senator Bernie Sanders
Address: Zohran Kwame Mamdani
Musical Performance: Babbulicious, performing “Gaddi Red Challenger”
Announcer: Bernie Wagenblast
Jeffery C. Mays contributed reporting.
Talya Minsberg is a Times reporter covering breaking and developing news.
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