Events from April 24 – May 19 – Nebraska State Capitol

Capitol Events

Hispanic Heritage Month Exhibit

First Floor Display

The Nebraska Latino-American Commission will have a educational and photographic display in the first floor rotunda to celebrate Latino-American Month.

15th Annual Hispanic Heritage Month Commemoration

2nd Floor Rotunda

The Nebraska Latino-American Commission will hold their annual commemoration of Hispanic Heritage Month in the 2nd floor rotunda of the Capitol from 3:00 - 4:30 p.m. Hispanic Heritage Moth is … Continued

2021 Men’s Rosary March

Capitol Grounds

Men will gather in downtown Lincoln and march to the Capitol arriving at the north plaza at 10:00 a.m. for brief discussions and dispersal.

Nebraska Freedom Rally

Capitol Grounds

Nebraskans Against Government Overreach will hold a rally on the North Plaza of the Capitol from 1:00 - 4:00 p.m. on Saturday October 9, 2021.

Lincoln Walk to End Alzheimer’s Disease

Capitol Grounds

The Alzheimer's Association Nebraska Chapter will have the Capitol tower illuminated in purple light to honor those affected and their caregivers the evening prior to the annual walk to end … Continued

World Day Against the Death Penalty

Nebraskans for Alternatives to the Death Penalty will gather on the North Plaza of the Capitol on Sunday October 10, 2021 from 1:30 - 3:30 p.m.

Indigenous Peoples/Columbus Day Holiday

State offices will be closed in observation of the holiday. The Capitol will be open holiday hours 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. for free guided public tours.

Governor’s Excellence in State Service

2nd Floor Rotunda

Governor Pete Ricketts will honor Nebraska state employee's for their years of service in a day long 2nd floor rotunda program on Friday October 22, 2021.

Virtual Probation Officer Swearing-in Ceremony

The Administrative Offices of the Court and Probation will be swearing in new Probation Officers in a virtual ceremony on Friday October 22, 2021 at 1:30 p.m.

Red Ribbon Week

Capitol Grounds

The Drug Enforcement Administration - Omaha Division will raise awareness of the problems of drug use facing Nebraska communities with the Go Red for Red Ribbon drug-free life campaign kick-off with the Capitol tower being illuminated with red light.