On January 12th, 2026, Helena Moreno was sworn in as the first Latina mayor in New Orleans’ history, and her inauguration weekend was worthy and reflective of the historic achievement: spanning three days, four venues, bringing hundreds of local artists, community organizers, food vendors, and engaging thousands of residents.
EXCEEDING THE CHALLENGE
In just two months, we redefined what political inaugurations could look like, handling everything from brand development and sponsorship management to guest list, invitation management, and all other steps in the production and execution process. We delivered end-to-end event production and managed every dimension of a multi-day, multi-venue public celebration simultaneously and under a compressed timeline, bringing together 442 artists, 16 community organizations, 7 food trucks, 2 local caterers, 600 free refreshments, and the true essence of NOLA and its new mayor.
The weekend generated widespread civic engagement and media coverage, with politicians all over the country rethinking their approach to inaugural ceremonies, helping Mayor Moreno begin her term with a clear, resonant message heard by every constituent: this administration belongs to all of New Orleans.
Photography by Channel 91 Photography for Solomon Group
