Being sworn in for a second term as Mayor of Boston.

In Photos: Inauguration 2018

On January 1, 2018, I was sworn in for my second term as Mayor during a ceremony presided over by former Vice President Joe Biden. Read my open letter to the residents of Boston on how we will move forward together into 2018 and beyond.

Here’s what happened during the inauguration, from the eyes of our photographers:

The stage is set.

Final read through.

Final preparations.

Mic check.

Call to order by Ron Cobb, City Messenger.

Welcoming Vice President Biden to the stage.

During the National Anthem.

Students of the Ellis Elementary School singing the National Anthem.

Bagpipers beginning the ceremony.

The National Anthem being sung by Boston Police Officer Kim Tavares.

During the National Anthem.

Morning Star Baptist Church Choir Group.

Morning Star Baptist Church Choir Group.

Students from Ellis Elementary School singing National Anthem.

Emerson President Lee Pelton offering opening remarks.

Vice President Biden remarks.

Vice President Biden remarks.

Standing ovation for Vice President Biden.

Delivering my inaugural address.

Taking the oath of office.

Making it official.

Signature by Kimberly Budd, Associate Justice, Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court

Administering the Oath of Office to City Council members.

Selfies during the inauguration #Inauguration2018.

Council members taking the oath of office.

Reverend Liz Walker, Roxbury Presbyterian Church.