75th Nevada Day Parade Launching With Event High In The Sky
The 75th anniversary of the Nevada Day Parade will be celebrated on Saturday, October 26th, 2013 in Carson City and is expected to produce record-breaking attendance.
The day-long experience is kicked off with the opportunity to ride in a hot air balloon. This is a rare opportunity to participate in a mass ascension with a downtown lift-off in Carson City. A downtown lift-off is extremely rare in the hot air balloon industry. Individuals and businesses can sponsor a balloon, which includes the opportunity to ride in the balloon during the event.
Launch is scheduled for 8:00 AM on Saturday (weather permitting) with numerous balloons still available for sponsorship. The parade is managed and promoted by Nevada Day, a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization focused on promoting community and Nevada heritage. Balloon sponsorship opportunities for individuals and businesses help support the organization and their efforts and are once again available through the RE Max Nevada Day Balloon Launch on Parade Day.
The RE Max Nevada Day Balloon Launch is operated with the assistance of the Great Reno Balloon Race and can accommodate a field of approximately 25 balloons. Participants assist in the actual roll out and inflation of the craft as well as the launch sequence. Balloons are launched on Carson Street by the Carson Mall and participants receive approximately one hour of flight time. Transportation back to the parade route as well as a fully catered brunch and champagne tailgate party are provided as part of the sponsorship.
“Northern Nevada Title has sponsored the Nevada Day Balloon Launch several times and has always found the experience to be exciting and memorable. Our employees that participated were absolutely thrilled with the event. The balloon ride is more than just a quick trip; it is an entire experience that starts with the sponsors participating in the preparation of the balloon inflation and liftoff. The view of Carson City from the air is breathtaking, and the tailgate party afterward is a great experience. The Balloon Launch is truly a unique event that is special to the Carson City community and a fitting tribute to our Nevada Heritage.” Ron Peterson, Northern Nevada Title Company, Owner.
Joel Dunn, Executive Director Carson City Visitors Bureau said, “The Nevada Day festivities are like none other in the country. Being a Carson City native, the events have played a significant part in my life. I look forward to Nevada Day and see it as an opportunity to catch up with family, friends, and old classmates. It isn’t just the parade that is extraordinary but all of the activities that take place like the rock drilling contest, Governor’s Banquet, beard contest and annual chili feed that make the weekend exceptional. There are always large gatherings in the downtown business district and Curry St. after the parade and you never know whom you might run into. Whether it is a Governor or Congressmen, old friend or business acquaintance you meet, Nevada Day helps create a memorable experience for all who attend. You shouldn’t miss it.”
Nevada Day is a unique and grand celebration commemorating the state’s admission in 1864. Coined the largest statehood celebration in the nation, the festivities draw upwards of 50,000 attendees, and the website receives millions of internet hits annually. Sponsorships play a key role in keeping the official Nevada Day events free to the public. The parade and associated festivities help promote community and assist in keeping Nevada heritage alive.
For more information about sponsoring a balloon, please contact Stephen Lincoln at 775.841.1000 or Stephen@CarsonCityHomes.com. For more information on the Nevada Day Parade and events, please contact Joel Dunn at 775.687.7410 or visit: www.VisitCarsonCity.com.
About Carson City Visitors Bureau
Nestled 30 minutes between Reno and Lake Tahoe, Carson City, Nevada boasts an array of fine restaurants, challenging golf courses, historical attractions, museums, gaming opportunities and a plethora of outdoor experiences. Visitors will find plenty of open space, fresh mountain air and friendly residents. For more information regarding any of Carson City’s annual events and attractions, or for room package information, call 775.687.7410 or visit www.visitcarsoncity.com.
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