Capitol Lighting & Fireworks Show is Saturday

Arkansas Secretary of State John Thurston welcomes the public to the traditional Arkansas State Capitol Christmas Lighting Ceremony at 5:30 p.m. Sat., Dec. 3.

Rex Nelson, senior editor for the Arkansas Democrat Gazette and author of three books, will emcee the 84th anniversary of this event.

There will be a performance by Miss Great Little Rock's Outstanding Teen Bella Crowe and violinist Sophe Sligh, the Catholic High Jr. ROTC, Santa Claus, and more.

Following the ceremony and fireworks show, the public is invited inside the Capitol to view the decorations, visit Santa in his workshop, and shop in the Capitol Gift Shop. The 2022 Capitol Christmas Ornament will be available for purchase.

This a family-friendly event that is open to the public.

The Secretary of State will provide a shuttle ser vice between parking lots near the Capitol from 4- 9 p.m.