The 2019 Grand Lighting Ceremony for Christmas at the South Dakota Capitol Rotunda begins this (Nov. 26) evening at 7 p.m. CST.
The public is invited to join Governor Noem, First Gentleman Bryon Noem and Pierre Mayor Steve Harding as they welcome guests and light the Capitol trees. This year’s theme is “Hometown Christmas.”
The Capitol Christmas display includes around 90 trees decorated by volunteers from communities, schools, churches, nonprofit organizations and state government offices. The largest tree in the Capitol, a 25.5-foot Colorado Blue Spruce, is being decorated by the South Dakota Realtors Association and was donated by Andrew Forest and Ciara Rounds of Pierre.
Immediately after the ceremony, kids of all ages can pose for pictures with Santa Claus in front of the South Dakota Christmas tree. Parents are reminded to bring their cameras.
The holiday display will be open to the public from 8 a.m. to 10 p.m. daily starting tomorrow (Nov. 27). The last day to view the display is Dec. 26.
You can follow the Christmas at the Capitol events on Facebook or visit the website at christmasatthecapitol.sd.gov.
