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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 .

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

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

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

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.

Gettysburg Address Commemoration

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The Sons of Union Veterans of the Civil War Department of Nebraska and the Dakotas will gather at the Lincoln Monument on the West Plaza of the Capitol at 10:00 … Continued

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 will be located on a reviewing stand in front of the Capitol on the K Street sidewalk. K Street from 21st to the Capitol and … Continued

Pancreatic Cancer Awareness Lighting

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The Pancreatic Cancer Association is sponsoring the Capitol's tower to be lit purple during the evenings of November 3 - 5, 2023 to draw awareness to Pancreatic Cancer.

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 return to the school.