Beshear Plans Modest Inaugural Celebration

{Frankfort, Kentucky}...In planning his December 13th inauguration, Governor Steve Beshear says he wants to be thrifty in planning the privately funded inaugural celebration that traditionally lasts a full day, beginning with a parade through Frankfort and ending with an elaborate ball at the Capitol. Beshear says a more modest celebration sends the message to Kentuckians that his administration is mindful of the financial woes many of them are dealing with. An inaugural committee will raise money from private donors to cover the costs.