Events from October 29 – December 9 – Page 2 – Nebraska State Capitol

Capitol Events

Judicial Branch Employee Recognition

2nd Floor Rotunda

The Nebraska Supreme Court will present Judicial Branch Employee Recognition Awards in a second floor rotunda ceremony on October 29, 2024 at 2:00 p.m.

Engineers’ and Architects’ Licensing Ceremony

2nd Floor Rotunda

The Nebraska Board of Engineers and Architects will hold ceremony in the Capitol 2nd floor rotunda for first-time license Engineers and Architects at 3:00 p.m. on Friday November 1, 2024.

2024 Lincoln Veterans Parade

Capitol Grounds

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 … Continued

Veterans Day Recognition

Capitol Grounds

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, … Continued

Veterans Day

The Nebraska State Capitol will be open for holiday schedule tours.  State offices will be closed. The Nebraska Department of Veterans Affairs will have the Capitol lit green to honor … Continued

Remembrance Day Celebration

Capitol Grounds

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 … Continued

Commissioner’s Recognition of Student Excellence

2nd Floor Rotunda

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 … Continued

Capitol Closed Thanksgivng and Friday After

The Capitol will be closed for the Thanksgiving holiday on Thursday Thanksgiving Day and the Friday after. The Capitol will open for tours on Saturday.

Tree Lighting Ceremony 1:30 p.m.

2nd Floor Rotunda

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 … Continued

Wreaths Across America

2nd Floor Rotunda

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 … Continued