Capitol Christmas Pageant

press release: Madison West Kiwanis Club announces the 98th Christmas Pageant celebration in the Capitol Rotunda Dec. 4 with free performances at 4:15 p.m. and 5:15 p.m. 

“The Madison Schools started this event almost 100 years ago and the Kiwanis chose to continue it starting in 1982 with fundraising and volunteer organization of the annual event,” said Fred Ross, club co-president.  

He said the Kiwanis club is still accepting donations to support the event with contributions directed to Ed Reisch at 1214 Saalsaa Rd., Madison, Wis., 53711.  

Harold Green, co-president, said the club works to leave a “lasting impression” on a more diverse coming generations and reaches out to underserved populations with this free event.  

Area students from McFarland High School, Madison East High, Madison Memorial High, La Follette High, Edgewood High and Queen of Peace Elementary School will sing holiday songs and perform instrumental pieces.  

More than 200 participants are expected to attend, and all are invited, said the organizers.  

About the Madison West Kiwanis Club 

The Madison West Kiwanis Club, chartered in 1959, is part of an international association of volunteers. It is a member of the Wisconsin-Upper Michigan District. Members are unified in the belief that children and the community benefit from the efforts of caring and involved volunteers. In a typical year, the West Madison Club invests more than 1,000 volunteer hours and $35,000 in support of the Madison community. The club meets every Friday from 11:45a.m. to 1 p.m. at Covenant Presbyterian Church on Segoe Road. For more information, visit https://madisonwestkiwanis.com or https://www.facebook.com/madisonwestkiwanis.