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World Downs Syndrome Day
Capitol GroundsThe Capitol tower will be lit yellow and blue, weather and roof conditions allowing, for the Downs Syndrome Association of Families the evening of Thursday March 21, 2024 in recognition of World Downs Syndrome Day.
Glow Big Red
Capitol GroundsWeather and roof conditions permitting the tower of the Capitol will be lit red the evening of February 14 for the University of Nebraska Foundation's annual 24 hours of Husker … Continued
Wear Red Day
Capitol GroundsWeather and roof conditions permitting, the Nebraska State Capitol's tower will be lit red for the American Heart Association's Wear Red campaign on Friday February 2, 2024, to draw attention … Continued
50 Mile March Gathering
Capitol GroundsParticipants in the 50 Mile March Foundation's walk from Lincoln to Omaha to draw attention to the plight of homeless veterans will gather on the North Plaza of the Capitol … Continued
Purple Heart Day
Capitol GroundsThe Nebraska Department of Veterans Affairs will light the Capitol tower purple to recognize Nebraskans awarded the Purple Heart on Purple Heart Day August 7, 2024.
World Elder Abuse Awareness
Capitol GroundsThe Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services Adult Protection Services offices has requested the tower of the Nebraska State Capitol be lit purple the weekend of June 14, 2024 … Continued
Abraham Lincoln Birthday Vigil
Capitol GroundsThe Sons of Union Veterans of the Civil War will stand vigil at the Lincoln Monument on the West Plaza of the Capitol on February 12, 2024 from dawn until … Continued
Nebraska Walk for Life
Capitol GroundsNebraska Right to Life will hold their annual Right to Life Rally on the north side of the Nebraska State Capitol on Saturday January 27, 2024 at 10:00 am.
2023 Lincoln Veterans Parade
Capitol GroundsThe Lincoln Veterans Parade will begin at 21st and K Streets at 2:00 p.m. and follow a route west on K Street to the Nebraska State Capitol. The parade announcers … Continued
Red Ribbon Week Rally
Capitol GroundsMcPhee Elementary School students will march around the Capitol on October 27 at 2:30 p.m. with a stop on the north steps to recite a drug free pledge before they … Continued