On Thursday, January 9,
Bronx Borough President Ruben Diaz Jr. will be joined by local elected
officials as well as business and community leaders for his inauguration
ceremony and the official kick off to Bronx County’s year-round
centennial celebration.
The
ceremony will also feature the swearing-in of the Borough President and
the entire Bronx City Council delegation, a historical nod to the first
swearing in that took place when Bronx County was created in 1914.
During the ceremony, Borough President Diaz and the Bronx Chamber of
Commerce will also unveil a commemorative plaque celebrating the
centennial.
In addition, the Empire State Building will light up in the colors of the Bronx flag Thursday night to honor the 100th anniversary celebration of the creation of Bronx County.
When: Thursday, January 9, 2014
Where: Bronx County Building
Veterans’ Memorial Hall
851 Grand Concourse
Bronx NY 10451
Time: 6 p.m.
