Funeral Arrangements for Rep. John Lewis Announced

On Thursday night, Lewis' family released details of the Celebration of Life ceremonies for the Congressman that will take place over six days.

The series of events are set to begin on Saturday, July 25 in Lewis' home state of Alabama, and will end with his interment in Atlanta, Lewis' adopted home and the city he helped represent in Congress for decades. 

Any participants who attend public events will be required to wear masks and to maintain appropriate social distancing at each.

Below is the order of celebrations.

Saturday - July 25:

A Service Celebrating the 'Boy from Troy'

Where: Trojan Arena, Troy University

When: 10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. CT

This ceremony is open to the public, but seating is limited. Participants must obtain a ticket in the parking lot of the arena upon arrival to enter the facility.

Due to the needs required to maintain social distancing, only 800 public seats are available. Attendees will be required to wear face and mouth coverings.

From 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Congressman Lewis will lie in repose for public viewing at Trojan Arena.

Selma Honors Congressman John Robert Lewis: 1940-2020

Where: Brown Chapel A.M.E. Church

When: 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. CT

This event is not open to the public. Attendees will be required to wear face and mouth coverings.

Rep. Lewis will lie in repose at the church from 8:00 p.m. - 11:00 p.m.

The public is welcome to the viewing. Face and mouth coverings are required.

Sunday - July 26:

“#GoodTrouble: Courage, Sacrifice & the Long March for Freedom”

Where: Selma and Mongtomery, Alabama

The Final Crossing of Edmund Pettus Bridge

When: 10:00 a.m. CT

The public is invited to view the processional as it travels from Brown Chapel to the Edmund Pettus Bridge. Attendees will be required to wear face and mouth coverings. 

Receiving Ceremony to be held at Alabama State Capitol

Where: Front Entrance Hall State Capitol

When: 2:00 p.m. – 2:15 p.m. CT

Rep. Lewis will lie in state at the capitol from 3:00 p.m. -- 7 p.m. CT. The viewing is open to the public. Face masks and mouth coverings are required.

Monday - July 27:

The Conscience of the Congress

Where: Washington, D.C.

Rep. Lewis will lie in state at the U.S. Capitol rotunda

Mon., July 27, 3:00 pm – 10:00 pm

Tues., July 28, 8:00 am – 10:00 pm

Wednesday - July 29:

Atlanta's Servant Leader

Where: Georgia State Capitol rotunda

When: 2:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.

Rep. Lewis will lie in state from 3:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m., and again from 8:00 p.m. - 8:00 a.m.

Attendees will be required to wear face and mouth coverings.

Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity Omega service will be held at the rotunda from 7:00 p.m.- 8 p.m.

Attendees will be required to wear face and mouth coverings.

Thursday - July 30:

A Celebration of Life service will be held at Ebenezer Baptist Church Horizon Sanctuary at 11:00 a.m.

The event is not open to the public.