The inaugural ball held January 10 in Juneau was one of seven inaugural balls being held around the state and anyone is invited. Alaskans are excited about their new governor and lieutenant governor. Politics aside, this is the first time in Alaska's history that both offices are being filled by individuals born and raised in Alaska. The lieutenant governor is also the second Alaska Native to be elected to the office.
We decided to join in the celebration.
Not the best pictures, but the ballroom was decorated to look the Northern Lights were filling the sky. And the governor and lieutenant governor entered to the Tlingit dancing of Juneau's Yees Ku Oo'.
Dress was "Alaska formal," which pretty much means anything goes. There were people in tuxes and evening gowns and people in jeans. And people in tuxes with their xtrufs! Truly Alaskan.
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