Sarah Palin spent this past weekend, her last as Alaska’s governor, attending picnics on Friday and Saturday and her successor’s swearing-in ceremony on Sunday. Here, Palin signs autographs at Friday’s picnic in her hometown of Wasilla, Alaska.
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Palin waves to those gathered at Saturday’s annual Governors Picnic in Anchorage.
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The governor serves hot dogs to Alaskans gathered at the Governors Picnic.
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Alaska Lt. Gov. Sean Parnell takes the oath of office to become the state’s new governor. The former governor and her husband Todd look on.
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Alaska Gov. Sean Parnell addresses the crowd after being sworn in. Sarah and Todd Palin sit to the right.
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Sarah Palin stands for the singing of the National Anthem during the swearing-in ceremony of her former lieutenant governor.
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Palin waves to onlookers in Fairbanks, Alaska, after transferring her gubernatorial powers to Sean Parnell.
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Palin with her son Trig, 15 months, and husband Todd.
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Alaska Gov. Sean Parnell embraces his wife Sandy.
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Palin protesters attend Gov. Parnell’s swearing-in ceremony.
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Palin greets a supportive crowd.
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A devoted crew of pro-Palin rafters floats down the Chena River, near Fairbanks, on Sunday.
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