Capitol Events

  • EPIC Concert

    The EPIC Vocal Ensemble will perform in the Capitol 2nd floor rotunda on December 15, 2024, from 2:00 - 3:00 p.m.

  • Wreaths Across America

    Wreaths Across America is an annual event to honor veterans by laying Wreaths on graves. Prior to laying 2500 wreaths on the graves of veterans in the 3 Veterans Circles at Wyuka Historic Cemetery Lt. Governor…

  • Remembrance Day Celebration

    The Sons of Union Veterans of the Civil War will stand vigil and have a program at the Lincoln Monument on the West Plaza of the Nebraska State Capitol at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday November 16,2024.…

  • 2024 Lincoln Veterans Parade

    The Lincoln Veterans Parade Group will hold the 2024 parade on K Street in front of the Capitol on Sunday, November 10, 2024, from 12:00 - 4:00 p.m. The parade will begin at 21st and K…

  • Tree Lighting Ceremony 1:30 p.m.

    The Governor's Office is hosting the official state Christmas tree lighting ceremony in the 2nd floor rotunda of the Nebraska State Capitol. Prelude music will begin at 1:00 p.m. when the Capitol opens to the public…

  • Prevention Month Event

    The Department of Nebraska Health and Human Services is hosting an October 12 at from 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. on the north plaza to bring awareness to the prevention services of community partners.

  • NSP Camp 70 Graduation

    The Nebraska State Patrol will hold the Camp 70 graduation ceremony in the second floor rotunda of the Capitol on December 20 at 10:00 a.m. The ceremony is held to swear-in new State Patrol and Carrier…

  • National Guard Birthday Celebration

    The Nebraska National Guard will celebrate the anniversary of the founding of the National Guard on December 13, 2024, with a 10:00 a.m. ceremony in the second floor rotunda and birthday cake to follow in the…

  • Commissioner’s Recognition of Student Excellence

    The Nebraska Department of Education Center for Student Excellence & Expanded Learning will host the annual student recognition ceremony in the second floor rotunda the Capitol on November 25, 2024 at 2:30 p.m.

  • Veterans Day Recognition

    The Nebraska Department of Veterans Affairs will light the Capitol green in honor of Nebraska's veterans. The Capitol tower will be illuminated with green light at dusk on November 11, 2024.