Events from July 6, 2019 – September 20, 2019 – Page 2 – Nebraska State Capitol

Capitol Events

Drug Prevention Month

Capitol Grounds

The Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services will have the exterior tower of the Capitol lit red  on October 24, 2025 to raise awareness for Drug Prevention Month.

Courts and Probation Awards

2nd Floor Rotunda

The Nebraska Supreme Court will present the Administrative Office of Courts and Probation Judicial Branch Recognition Years of Service Awards in the 2nd floor rotunda of the Capitol at 10:00 … Continued

NBEA Capitol Ceremony

The Nebraska Board of Architects and Engineers will hold a licensing ceremony for architects and professional engineers in the 2nd floor rotunda on Friday November 7, 2025 at 3:00 p.m.

Veterans Day

The Capitol will be open for public tours at 10:00 a.m. on Tuesday November 11, 2025. The Capitol will be lit green in the evening to honor Nebraska's veterans.

Gettysburg Address Remembrance

Capitol Grounds

The Sons of Union Veterans of the Civil War will commemorate the anniversary of Abraham Lincoln's November 19 Gettysburg Address on the West Plaza on Saturday November 15 from 10:00 … Continued

2025 Lincoln Veterans Parade

Capitol Grounds

On Sunday November 16, 2025 from 12:00 to 4:00 p.m. the Lincoln Veterans Parade Group's annual parade will begin at 21st and K Street and will conclude at the Capitol's … Continued

Commissioner’s Student Recognition

2nd Floor Rotunda

The Center for Student Leadership and Expanded Learning will host the Commissioner of Education in the presentation of awards to students who have achieved success in vocational and career education … Continued

Christmas Concert

2nd Floor Rotunda

Union Adventist University will hold a concert in the 2nd floor rotunda on Saturday December 6 from 3:00 - 4:45 p.m.

Wreaths Across America

2nd Floor Rotunda

Wyuka Historic Cemetery will present a wreath to Governor Pillen in honor of Nebraska Veterans as part of the nationwide Wreaths Across America program to place holiday wreaths on veteran's … Continued