(LITTLE ROCK, ARK.) -- Arkansas Secretary of State John Thurston welcomes you to enjoy the tradition of the Arkansas State Capitol Christmas Lighting Ceremony on Saturday, December 7th, at 5:30 p.m.  

KARK host, former Arkansas Razorback, and NFL player D.J. Williams will emcee the 86th anniversary of this event. Rev. Kenneth Martin of Greater Archview Baptist Church in Little Rock will give the invocation. There will be musical performances by Miss Arkansas Camille Cathey and the Shuffles and Ballet II Dance Studio. Other special guests include Santa Claus, Miss Teen Arkansas Peyton Bolling, the Catholic High Jr. ROTC, and more.

Following the ceremony and fireworks show, the public is invited inside the Capitol to view the beautiful Christmas decorations, visit Santa in his workshop, check out the LEGO exhibit in the first floor galleries, view the display of vintage tin toys on the fourth floor, and shop in the Capitol Gift Shop. The 2024 Capitol Christmas Ornament will be available for purchase.

The Arkansas State Capitol Christmas Lighting Ceremony is a free, family-friendly event that is open to the public.