Gov. Ned Lamont’s inaugural ball at The Bushnell in Hartford took place Wednesday night with friends, family and dignitaries in attendance.
Click through the photo gallery for scenes from the event.
Gov. Ned Lamont and First Lady Annie Lamont entering the Governor’s Inaugural Ball at The Bushnell in Hartford. Cloe Poisson / CT Mirror 
Celebrants mingle in the crowded foyer of The Bushnell, an unusual venue for a ball. Cloe Poisson / CT Mirror 
The Governor’s Inaugural Ball took place at The Bushnell in Hartford, January 4, 2023. Cloe Poisson / CT Mirror 
From left, Gail Bysiewicz, Lt. Gov. Susan Bysiewicz and husband David Donaldson, Greg Parker and wife Secretary of the State Stephanie Thomas, Chris Lyddy and husband Treasurer Erick Russell, Comptroller Sean Scanlon and wife Meghan, Attorney General William Tong and wife Elizabeth. Cloe Poisson / CT Mirror 
Members of the Hartford Proud Drill, Drum & Dance Corps performed at The Governor’s Inaugural Ball at The Bushnell in Hartford, January 4, 2023. Cloe Poisson / CT Mirror 
From left, Justices Raheem L. Mullins, Gregory T. D’Auria and Andrew McDonald. Behind them are House Majority Leader Jason Rojas and House Speaker Matt Ritter. Cloe Poisson / CT Mirror 
From left, Gail Bysiewicz, Lt. Gov. Susan Bysiewicz, David Donaldson, Greg Parker, Secretary of the State Stephanie Thomas, Chris Lyddy, Treasurer Erick Russell and Comptroller Sean Scanlon. Cloe Poisson / CT Mirror 
Gov. Ned Lamont waves to the crowd at the Inaugural Ball at The Bushnell in Hartford, January 4, 2023. Cloe Poisson / CT Mirror 
Gov. Ned Lamont and his wife, Annie Lamont, arrive at the Inaugural Ball at The Bushnell in Hartford, January 4, 2023. Cloe Poisson / CT Mirror 
Gov. Ned Lamont and First Lady Annie Lamont on stage with their daughter Emily, son-in-law Donny, son Teddy and daughter Lindsay at the Inaugural Ball. Cloe Poisson / CT Mirror 
The Governor’s Inaugural Ball took place at The Bushnell in Hartford, January 4, 2023. Cloe Poisson / CT Mirror 
Nekita Waller sings the National Anthem at the Governor’s Inaugural Ball at The Bushnell in Hartford, January 4, 2023. Cloe Poisson / CT Mirror 
Lawrence Cafero, former minority leader in the House of Representatives, joked that the MC job became available after Jimmy Fallon took ill and Jimmy Kimmel booked a flight on Southwest. Cloe Poisson / CT Mirror 
Lawrence Cafero, former minority leader in the House of Representatives, roasts Gov. Ned Lamont at the Inaugural Ball,. He questioned the requirement of black tie to honor a governor who rarely wears a tie. Cloe Poisson / CT Mirror 
The Governor’s Inaugural Ball took place at The Bushnell in Hartford, January 4, 2023. Members of the Hartford Proud Drill, Drum & Dance Corps performed. Cloe Poisson / Cloe Poisson 
U.S. Sen. Chris Murphy talks with attendees at the Inaugural Ball at The Bushnell in Hartford, January 4, 2023. Cloe Poisson / CT Mirror 
Gov. Ned Lamont and his wife Annie enjoy the crowd at the Inaugural Ball at The Bushnell in Hartford, January 4, 2023. Cloe Poisson / CT Mirror 
Gov. Ned Lamont applauds during the Inaugural Ball at The Bushnell in Hartford, January 4, 2023. Cloe Poisson / CT Mirror 
Kevin Bacon and the Bacon Brothers Band play at the Inaugural Ball at The Bushnell in Hartford, January 4, 2023. Cloe Poisson / CT Mirror 
Kevin Bacon sings with the Bacon Brothers Band at the Inaugural Ball at The Bushnell in Hartford, January 4, 2023. Cloe Poisson / CT Mirror 
The Bacon Brothers Band performs at the Inaugural Ball at The Bushnell in Hartford, January 4, 2023. Cloe Poisson / CT Mirror