Mamdani's inauguration is tomorrow: here is everything we know about the celebration

"New York City is about to welcome a new mayor and the swearing-in is unfolding with a very New York level of theatricality. When Zohran Mamdani officially takes office on January 1, 2026, the day will include a midnight oath in a long-abandoned subway station, followed by a public ceremony and a massive Broadway block party expected to draw tens of thousands of people."

"The public-facing portion of the inauguration begins later that day, with a ceremonial swearing-in scheduled for 1pm on the steps of City Hall. The midnight oath will happen inside the old City Hall subway station, a vaulted, chandeliered stop that's been closed to the public since 1945. Roughly 13 hours later, the focus moves above ground to City Hall and Broadway, where roads between Murray and Liberty Streets will be shut down for a car-free celebration."

"The daytime ceremony will include remarks from Mamdani and other city officials, as well as live musical performances and interfaith elements. Large video screens will broadcast the City Hall proceedings to the surrounding crowd on Broadway. There will be no heating tents, according to the transition team, so plan accordingly. The street celebration is the same one we detailed earlier , which breaks down road closures, crowd capacity and logistics."

Zohran Mamdani will officially take office just after midnight on January 1, 2026, beginning with a private oath inside the long-closed City Hall subway station. A public, ceremonial swearing-in is scheduled for 1pm on the steps of City Hall. Roads on Broadway between Murray and Liberty Streets will be closed for a car-free street celebration expected to draw tens of thousands. The daytime ceremony will feature remarks from Mamdani and other officials, live musical performances and interfaith elements. Large video screens will broadcast proceedings to crowds on Broadway. There will be no heating tents; attendees should dress accordingly. Letitia James will administer the midnight oath and Senator Bernie Sanders will lead the afternoon ceremonial swearing-in; incoming Comptroller Mark Levine and Public Advocate Jumaane Williams are also expected to speak.

Read at Time Out New York