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World Downs Syndrome Day

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The 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

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Weather 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

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Weather 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

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Participants 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

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The 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

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The 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

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The 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

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Nebraska 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

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The 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

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McPhee 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