Capitol Events

  • Wreaths across America Proclamation

    2nd Floor Rotunda

    Each December on National Wreaths Across America Day, partners across America Remember and Honor service members by coordinating wreath-laying ceremonies at Arlington National Cemetery, as well as at more than 2,100 additional locations in all 50 U.S. states, at sea and abroad. The public program in the Nebraska State Capitol has been cancelled due to … Continued

  • Thomas More Society Nativity Display

    First Floor Display

    The Thomas More Society will have a display featuring a representation of the scene of Jesus Christ's birth in the first floor rotunda from December 15th through 29th. There will be a small gathering to set up the display at 10:00 a.m. on December 15th.

  • NSP Camp 63 Graduation

    2nd Floor Rotunda

    The Nebraska State Patrol will hold their Camp 63 Graduation Ceremony in the 2nd floor rotunda of the Nebraska State Capitol on Friday December 18, 2020 at 10:00 a.m.

  • Capitol Closed Christmas Eve

    Because President Trump declared Christmas Eve December 24th a federal holiday, the Nebraska State Capitol will be closed.

  • Rally to Support Farmers in India

    Capitol Grounds

    A group of University of Nebraska students will hold a rally on the north side of the Capitol to show support for farmers in India affected by the pandemic.

  • Life Runners Display

    First Floor Display

    The Life Runners of Nebraska will have a display in the first floor rotunda of the Nebraska State Capitol from January 11 - 18, 2021.

  • Jerico Walk

    2nd Floor Rotunda

    A small group will walk around the Capitol at 9:00 a.m. and then come inside to the 2nd floor rotunda to blow Shofars as a blessing prior to the beginning of the Friday January 15th Legislative session.

  • Nebraska Walk for Life

    Capitol Grounds

    Nebraska Right to Life will sponsor the annual Walk for Life on Saturday January 16, 2021. The group will gather in front of the Capitol at 10:00 a.m. and following the speaker's program the walk will begin at 14th and K Street and proceed to the Nebraska Student Union at 14th and R Street.