Capitol Grounds – Nebraska State Capitol

Capitol Events

Remembrance Day Celebration

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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

2024 Lincoln Veterans Parade

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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

Prevention Month Event

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The Department of Nebraska Health and Human Services is hosting an October 12 at from 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. on the north plaza to bring awareness to the prevention … Continued

Every Child Matters Walk

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On September 30 at 11:00 a.m., on Every Child Matters Day, the Ponca Tribe of Nebraska will hold a remembrance gathering on the north plaza of the Nebraska State Capitol … Continued

Veterans Day Recognition

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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

Nebraska Recovery Month Event

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The Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services Division of Behavioral Health will hold an awareness event in the north steps of the Capitol, weather permitting, September 29, 2024 from … Continued

Mayor’s Run

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The Lincoln Track Club will host thousands of students in a fun run in the streets around the exterior of the Nebraska State Capitol on Saturday May 4, 2024. Races … Continued

Hunger Action Month

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The tower of the Nebraska State Capitol will be lit orange on Friday September 13, 2024 at the request of the Food Banks of Lincoln and the Food Bank for … Continued

Walk for Freedom

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The annual Walk for Freedom sponsored by I've Got A Name to draw attention to the issue of sex trafficking will be held from 10:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. on Saturday April 13, 2024. The walk will begin at the University of Nebraska and conclude at the Nebraska State Capitol .