A Bird's Eye View of the Inaugural Ball

If you've been waiting 23 years to elect a Democratic governor, you might as well throw a party.

The First Governor's Foot Guard hosted the show.

The event was funded through private ticket sales, which were available to any member of the public.

Mrs. Malloy insisted on fresh flowers on the tables.

Middletown Democrats were well-represented and looked great in their gowns and tuxes.

Legislative leaders were in abundance.

The gowns, glitz and smiles just sparkled.

It was a pretty cool party.