James Moore, left, and his father Wes Moore, Maryland first Black governor, share a lighthearted moment at the People’s Inaugural Ball at the Baltimore Convention Center.

James Moore, left, and his father Wes Moore, Maryland first Black governor, share a lighthearted moment at the People’s Inaugural Ball at the Baltimore Convention Center. (Amy Davis/Baltimore Sun)

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The People’s Ball: Celebrating the Inauguration of Wes Moore and Aruna Miller is held at the Baltimore Convention Center.

As the night wears on at the People’s Inaugural Ball, Wes Moore, who became the 63rd governor of Maryland on Wednesday, speaks privately to his nine-year old son James.

As the night wears on at the People’s Inaugural Ball, Wes Moore, who became the 63rd governor of Maryland on Wednesday, speaks privately to his nine-year old son James. (Amy Davis/Baltimore Sun)

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The Bhangra Dance Group of the University of Maryland performs to Indian folk music from the Punjab region at the People’s Inaugural Ball at the Baltimore Convention Center. A variety of performers entertained the crowd, in addition to dance band music.

The Bhangra Dance Group of the University of Maryland performs to Indian folk music from the Punjab region at the People’s Inaugural Ball at the Baltimore Convention Center. A variety of performers entertained the crowd, in addition to dance band music. (Amy Davis/Baltimore Sun)

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Comedian Chris Tucker entertains the estimated crowd of 8,000 at the People’s Ball celebrating the inauguration of Wes Moore and Aruna Miller at the Baltimore Convention Center.

Comedian Chris Tucker entertains the estimated crowd of 8,000 at the People’s Ball celebrating the inauguration of Wes Moore and Aruna Miller at the Baltimore Convention Center. (Amy Davis/Baltimore Sun)

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Lt. Gov. Aruna Miller, at center with her husband, Second Gentleman Dave Miller, mingles with some of the estimated 8,000 in attendance at the People’s Inaugural Ball at the Baltimore Convention Center.

Lt. Gov. Aruna Miller, at center with her husband, Second Gentleman Dave Miller, mingles with some of the estimated 8,000 in attendance at the People’s Inaugural Ball at the Baltimore Convention Center. (Amy Davis/Baltimore Sun)

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James Moore, left, and his father Wes Moore, Maryland first Black governor, share a lighthearted moment at the People’s Inaugural Ball at the Baltimore Convention Center.

James Moore, left, and his father Wes Moore, Maryland first Black governor, share a lighthearted moment at the People’s Inaugural Ball at the Baltimore Convention Center. (Amy Davis/Baltimore Sun)

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Maryland’s new Governor, Wes Moore, addresses the large and enthusiastic crowd at the People’s Inaugural Ball at the Baltimore Convention Center.

Maryland’s new Governor, Wes Moore, addresses the large and enthusiastic crowd at the People’s Inaugural Ball at the Baltimore Convention Center. (Amy Davis/Baltimore Sun)

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First Lady Dawn Moore kisses her husband, Wes Moore, Maryland’s first Black governor, as their son James waves to the crowd at The People’s Inaugural Ball at the Baltimore Convention Center.

First Lady Dawn Moore kisses her husband, Wes Moore, Maryland’s first Black governor, as their son James waves to the crowd at The People’s Inaugural Ball at the Baltimore Convention Center. (Amy Davis/Baltimore Sun)

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Gov. Wes Moore waves to the crowd as his son James heads toward his mother, First Lady Dawn Moore, with outstretched arms as she introduces them at The People’s Inaugural Ball.

Gov. Wes Moore waves to the crowd as his son James heads toward his mother, First Lady Dawn Moore, with outstretched arms as she introduces them at The People’s Inaugural Ball. (Amy Davis/Baltimore Sun)

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Dawn Moore, now the First Lady of Maryland, greets the crowd at The People’s Ball: Celebrating the Inauguration of Wes Moore and Aruna Miller at the Baltimore Convention Center.

Dawn Moore, now the First Lady of Maryland, greets the crowd at The People’s Ball: Celebrating the Inauguration of Wes Moore and Aruna Miller at the Baltimore Convention Center. (Amy Davis/Baltimore Sun)

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Lt. Gov. Aruna Miller praises her husband Dave Miller, now the Second Gentleman, at The People’s Ball at the Baltimore Convention Center.

Lt. Gov. Aruna Miller praises her husband Dave Miller, now the Second Gentleman, at The People’s Ball at the Baltimore Convention Center. (Amy Davis/Baltimore Sun)

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Gov. Wes Moore’s sister, Joy “Nikki” Moore, left, and mother, Joy Moore, enjoy front row seats at the People’s Inaugural Ball at the Baltimore Convention Center, as a large crowd celebrates the inauguration of Maryland’s first Black Governor.

Gov. Wes Moore’s sister, Joy “Nikki” Moore, left, and mother, Joy Moore, enjoy front row seats at the People’s Inaugural Ball at the Baltimore Convention Center, as a large crowd celebrates the inauguration of Maryland’s first Black Governor. (Amy Davis/Baltimore Sun)

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Mayor Brandon Scott speaks at The People’s Ball at the Baltimore Convention Center celebrating the inauguration of Wes Moore and Aruna Miller.

Mayor Brandon Scott speaks at The People’s Ball at the Baltimore Convention Center celebrating the inauguration of Wes Moore and Aruna Miller. (Amy Davis/Baltimore Sun)

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Demont Pinder of Millersville works on his 4th portrait of Gov. Wes Moore at The People’s Ball. He paints at milestone events in Moore’s political career, including the Inaugural Ball at the Baltimore Convention Center.

Demont Pinder of Millersville works on his 4th portrait of Gov. Wes Moore at The People’s Ball. He paints at milestone events in Moore’s political career, including the Inaugural Ball at the Baltimore Convention Center. (Amy Davis/Baltimore Sun)

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Congressman Kweisi Mfume and his wife Tiffany attend The People’s Ball: Celebrating the Inauguration of Wes Moore and Aruna Miller at the Baltimore Convention Center.

Congressman Kweisi Mfume and his wife Tiffany attend The People’s Ball: Celebrating the Inauguration of Wes Moore and Aruna Miller at the Baltimore Convention Center. (Amy Davis/Baltimore Sun)

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Former Del. Heather Mizeur, in front at right, with her wife, Deborah Mizeur, left, at The People’s Ball: Celebrating the Inauguration of Wes Moore and Aruna Miller at the Baltimore Convention Center.

Former Del. Heather Mizeur, in front at right, with her wife, Deborah Mizeur, left, at The People’s Ball: Celebrating the Inauguration of Wes Moore and Aruna Miller at the Baltimore Convention Center. (Amy Davis/Baltimore Sun)

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From left, Paul Spires of Oxon Hill, Tracy Neal of Jessup and Mary DesChamps of Severn groove to the music at The People’s Ball: Celebrating the Inauguration of Wes Moore and Aruna Miller at the Baltimore Convention Center.

From left, Paul Spires of Oxon Hill, Tracy Neal of Jessup and Mary DesChamps of Severn groove to the music at The People’s Ball: Celebrating the Inauguration of Wes Moore and Aruna Miller at the Baltimore Convention Center. (Amy Davis/Baltimore Sun)

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Tyrone and Pam Harris of Glendale twirl on the dance floor at The People’s Ball: Celebrating the Inauguration of Wes Moore and Aruna Miller at the Baltimore Convention Center.

Tyrone and Pam Harris of Glendale twirl on the dance floor at The People’s Ball: Celebrating the Inauguration of Wes Moore and Aruna Miller at the Baltimore Convention Center. (Amy Davis/Baltimore Sun)

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First Lady Dawn Moore and Governor Wes Moore speak to the media after arriving at the Baltimore Convention Center for the Inaugural Ball.

First Lady Dawn Moore and Governor Wes Moore speak to the media after arriving at the Baltimore Convention Center for the Inaugural Ball. (Amy Davis/Baltimore Sun)

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