Recommendations for Attendance

We recommend arriving extra early due to the changes in security at the Capitol around 8:40 AM before the event begins at 9:00 AM to make sure you can properly situate yourself at the event. To enter the Capitol, go through the south entrance underneath the Capitol steps and go through security. One through security you can take the elevators or steps on either end of the building up to the Rotunda. You can read more on the security changes from the Minnesota Department of Public Safety here.

Please do not bring food, drinks, stickers, tape or anything else into the rotunda that could potentially spill or make a mess. Refer to this document for more specific rules of conduct at the capitol.

Before attending, we also encourage you to set up your own meeting with your legislators to talk with them about the importance of early childhood care and education. Here are some tips on meeting with them. Even if you cannot meet your legislators, consider sending them an email or writing a letter to know you care about children's education and care. You can find out who represents you here.

Event Information

Agenda

• 9:00 – 9:30 AM | Welcome in the Rotunda | Rally
  • Join us in the Capitol Rotunda as we have speakers share the importance of Advocacy for Children Day, what issues are impacting parents and providers, and legislators with their perspective on the issues.
• 9:30 – 11:00 AM | Advocacy Activities
  • After the rally in the Capitol Rotunda join us down in the L'Etoile du Nord Vault in the basement where we will have light refreshments and an assortment of activities available for advocates to participate in.

Maps

State Capitol Complex and Visitor Parking Map (PDF) - Full map of all buildings and parking and transportation options, including disability parking spaces.

State Capitol Building Floor Map (PDF) - Map of the Capitol building including restrooms, elevators, and water fountains.

Parking Options

• FREE PARKING is available in the Sears parking lot at 425 Rice St, St. Paul, MN 55103
• Ramp F - enter off Rice Street
• Lot Q - northeast corner of Cedar St and Sherburne Ave, enter from Sherburne Ave
• Street Parking

Visit the Department of Admin's Public Parking page for information about street parking, disability parking, bicycle racks, EV charging stations, and more.

Public Transportation

Several Metro Transit bus stops and Green Line light rail stops will bring you within a block of the Capitol Complex.

Accessible Parking & Drop-off

20 disability parking spots are located in the Senate Office Building for no cost. Coming from Rice Street on Sherburne Ave., take a right onto Capitol Blvd. and then another right into the parking garage. The door will automatically open when you approach it. Take the elevator to access the tunnel system and follow signs to the capitol.

Use the bus cut-out on Cedar Ave. for drop-off. Drop off and pick up on Cedar Street (east of Capitol) and Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. The ground floor entrance (under front steps) is wheelchair accessible.

Accessibility Statement

The State Capitol welcomes all visitors. We recognize the diverse needs of our audience and strive to offer accessible programming to enable all visitors to explore this historic site.

However, accessibility for guests with limited mobility can be challenging at our historic sites due to historic and natural features. With advance notice, we will make every effort to respond to access needs.

Our goal is to provide as much information as possible to guests before their visit to any of our sites and museums.

If you have additional questions about accessibility or other needs, please contact the Minnesota State Capitol at 651-259-3292 or statecapitol@mnhs.org.

For general questions regarding access initiatives at the Minnesota Historical Society, please contact the Museum Access Specialist at 651-259-3480 or accessibility@mnhs.org.

Media Release

By registering for this event, I hereby authorize Greater Twin Cities United Way permission to use the voice, name and/or photographic likenesses of myself or the minor child/children I’ve registered for any and all media, worldwide in perpetuity such as but not limited to use in stories, photographs and video, including the editing, reproduction or reproduction of parts thereof for publication of said stories, photographs and film, in social media, online video, television, website and printed promotional materials distributed or published for or on behalf of Greater Twin Cities United Way. I waive any right to inspect and approve the finished product or copy that may be used or the use to which it may be applied. I waive all claims for any compensation or damages for myself or the minor child/children for such use of said stories, photographs and video explicitly. I expressly agree that this Release is intended to be as broad and inclusive as permitted by the laws of the State of Minnesota and that this Release shall be governed by and interpreted in accordance with the laws of the State of Minnesota. I agree that in the event that any clause or provision of this Release is deemed invalid, the enforceability of the remaining provisions shall not be affected.