What to know about Zohran Mamdani's swearing-in ceremony
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James Powel, USA TODAYDecember 29, 2025 at 2:10 AM
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Zohran Mamdani will be sworn in as mayor of New York City just after the ball drops in Times Square and will celebrate among his supporters on Jan. 1.
"We're already so heartened with the response from New Yorkers who understand it's not my success, it's our success. It's not my administration, it's our administration. Similarly, it's not my inauguration, it's for all of us," Mamdani told reporters, CBS New York reported.
About 4,000 ticketed guests will witness the public swearing-in at City Hall in New York City, following the official ceremony just after midnight. The ceremony has been dubbed "Inauguration of a New Era."
The ceremony will be flanked by a "Block Party on Broadway" public viewing event that will take place in the Canyon of Heroes along Broadway.
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When is Zohran Mamdani being sworn in?
Mamdani will officially be sworn in just after midnight Jan. 1. The public swearing will occur during a ceremony that begins at 1 p.m. ET.
Who will swear Mamdani in?
The midnight oath will be given by New York Attorney General Letitia James.
James, a Democrat, has become a leading figure representing the party's opposition to the Trump administration. She sued Trump in a 2023 civil fraud case and fought now-dismissed charges from the Department of Justice this year.
The public oath will be given by Sen. Bernie Sanders.
Sanders, a Brooklyn native, identifies as a democratic socialist like Mamdani. He's one of the country's most recognizable progressive lawmakers and endorsed Mamdani for mayor and campaigned for him ahead of his Nov. 4 victory.
In a news release from Mamdani's transition team on Dec. 22, James and Sanders were described as "political inspirations" to the incoming mayor.
Pictured here, Mamdani waves on stage after winning the 2025 New York City Mayoral race, defeating Andrew Cuomo and Curtis Sliwa.
" style=padding-bottom:56%>Zohran Mamdani (D-NY) was elected Mayor of New York on Nov. 4, 2025. He was born in Uganda and moved to New York City with his family at the age of 7.
He drew historic numbers of South Asian and Muslim voters in the 2025 New York City election to vote for the first time. Pictured here, Mamdani waves on stage after winning the 2025 New York City Mayoral race, defeating Andrew Cuomo and Curtis Sliwa.
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Zohran Mamdani (D-NY) was elected Mayor of New York on Nov. 4, 2025. He was born in Uganda and moved to New York City with his family at the age of 7.
He drew historic numbers of South Asian and Muslim voters in the 2025 New York City election to vote for the first time. Pictured here, Mamdani waves on stage after winning the 2025 New York City Mayoral race, defeating Andrew Cuomo and Curtis Sliwa.
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Duwaji is a Syrian-American illustrator and animator. After the election of Mamdani as New York City Mayor, she is now the city’s first Gen Z first lady.
" style=padding-bottom:56%>Zohran Mamdani met his wife, Rama Duwaji, on the dating app Hinge, a rival to Tinder and Bumble. The pair got married in early 2025.Duwaji is a Syrian-American illustrator and animator. After the election of Mamdani as New York City Mayor, she is now the city’s first Gen Z first lady.
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Zohran Mamdani met his wife, Rama Duwaji, on the dating app Hinge, a rival to Tinder and Bumble. The pair got married in early 2025.Duwaji is a Syrian-American illustrator and animator. After the election of Mamdani as New York City Mayor, she is now the city’s first Gen Z first lady.
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Democratic candidate Zohran Mamdani participates in the second New York City mayoral debate with Independent candidate and former New York Governor Andrew Cuomo and Republican candidate Curtis Sliwa at LaGuardia Performing Arts Center at LaGuardia Community College in Long Island City, Queens, New York, on Oct. 22, 2025.
He drew historic numbers of South Asian and Muslim voters in the 2025 New York City election to vote for the first time.
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Democratic candidate Zohran Mamdani participates in the second New York City mayoral debate with Independent candidate and former New York Governor Andrew Cuomo and Republican candidate Curtis Sliwa at LaGuardia Performing Arts Center at LaGuardia Community College in Long Island City, Queens, New York, on Oct. 22, 2025.
He drew historic numbers of South Asian and Muslim voters in the 2025 New York City election to vote for the first time.
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1 / 20Meet Zohran Mamdani, New York City Mayor-electNew York Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani arrives for a press conference at City Hall Park on Nov. 20, 2025 in New York. US President Donald Trump said he will host New York's Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani for a meeting Friday, Nov. 21, 2025 after fiercely attacking the 34-year-old self-described Democratic Socialist during his recent campaign.Is the Mamdani 'Block Party' open to the public?
The "Broadway Block Party" is open to the public.
Those wishing to attend must RSVP on the Mamdani transition's website. Gates for the block party open at 11 a.m. ET.
Contributing: Kathryn Palmer, USA TODAY
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