Past Events from May 19 – April 24 › Capitol Events › – Nebraska State Capitol

Capitol Events

State Holocaust Commemoration

2nd Floor Rotunda

The Jewish Federation of Lincoln and the Institute for Holocaust Education will hold the State Holocaust Commemoration in the second floor rotunda on Sunday May 1, 2022 at 3:00 p.m.

National Day of Prayer Observance

2nd Floor Rotunda

The Nebraska National Day of Prayer and the Nebraska Family Alliance will hold a National Day of Prayer Observance in the Capitol Rotunda on Thursday May 5 from 12:00 - … Continued

Peace Officers Memorial Day Display

First Floor Display

The Nebraska State Patrol will honor Nebraska's fallen peace officers with a May 6 - 15 memorial display in the first floor rotunda of the Capitol.

“English” Honors Day Ceremony

2nd Floor Rotunda

The Nebraska English Language Arts Council will hold a poetry reading and awards ceremony in the 2nd floor rotunda of the Capitol on Friday May 6 at 4:00 p.m. Teachers … Continued

Children’s Mental Health Pony Express Ride

Capitol Grounds

Families Inspiring Families is hosting the Pony Express Ride in support of children's mental health on the north plaza of the Nebraska State Capitol on Saturday May 21 from noon … Continued

Governor’s Student Achievement Awards

2nd Floor Rotunda

The Governor will honor students who achieved the highest scores on the ACT on Monday May 23 at 10:00 a.m. in a program in the 2nd floor rotunda.

Memorial Day Holiday

Capitol open for tours at 10:00 a.m. state offices closed.

Cornhusker Girls State

2nd Floor Rotunda

Following a week of Girls State activities, the American Legion Auxiliary will host the GirIs State Inauguration Program in the 2nd floor rotunda of the Capitol on Thursday June 9 … Continued

Star City Pride Parade

Capitol Grounds

Star City Pride will hold a parade on the streets surrounding the Nebraska State Capitol on Saturday June 18 beginning at 9:30 a.m. There will be speakers on the north … Continued

Juneteenth Holiday

The Capitol will be open for holiday hours on Monday June 20 from 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. State offices will be closed in observance of the federal Juneteenth holiday.