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Holiday Shopping on the Comstock

Event Date: 
December 2, 2017 (All day)

Join us Saturday, Dec. 2 for shopping in a festive, historic landmark filled with stunning creations by local and regional artists and artisans! It is a festive day on the Comstock with many things to do and enjoy!

Virginia City Senior Center Craft Fair: Shop arts, crafts and other wonderful homemade items while supporting our senior citizens

Silver City Arts in the Silver City Schoolhouse Community Center: Silver City Arts shares "What Silver City Can't Photograph Ain't Worth Looking At" exhibition by local photographers

St. Mary's Art Center Holiday Faire

Event Date: 
December 2, 2017 (All day)

Join us for shopping in a festive, historic landmark filled with stunning creations by local and regional artists and artisans! It is a festive day on the Comstock with many things to do and enjoy: Our Holiday Faire, as well as the Virginia City Senior Center Craft Fair and the Silver City Arts Photography Show ensure fun, unique gift giving while supporting our artists and senior citizens. Don't miss the Parade of Lights after you complete your holiday shopping.

I Love Carson City’s Weekend Event Summary: Nov. 11 - 12

Event Date: 
November 11, 2017 (All day)
November 12, 2017 (All day)

Although Veterans Day was observed yesterday, there are several things today that honor our former members of the military. Battle Born Harley Davidson is throwing an appreciation party complete with food trucks. Virginia City’s annual Veterans Day Parade begins at 11 a.m. and the City of Reno will commence their parade after a short ceremony beginning at 11:11 a.m. You’ll find an abundance of craft fairs in Carson City, Carson Valley, and Dayton. Western Nevada Musical Theater Co.

Veterans Day events in and around Carson City

Across the Silver State many Veterans Day celebrations are taking place. Here is a list of events in and around Carson City:

Thursday, Nov. 2: Things to do in Carson City and beyond

Event Date: 
November 2, 2017 (All day)

We’ve got a wine walk weekend coming our way, come rain, snow, or shine. This one could get a little blustery; there’s a storm moving in. I’m just grateful that Mother Nature waited until after the parade and trick-or-treat night to send us some winter.

Tuesday, Oct. 31: Things to do in Carson City and beyond on Halloween

Event Date: 
October 31, 2017 (All day)

Everywhere you look, we are ready for Halloween: skeletons and cobwebs, pumpkins and monsters, witches and headstones. Tonight is the real deal. There have been several Halloween celebrations already, but nothing beats trick-or-treat night. Get started at the Carson Mall, then head over to the Nevada Humane Society for even more candy. The Downtown Business Association welcomes the costumed kids to their Candy Crawl. But there’s nothing quite like the historic west side when it comes to Halloween.

The Nevada Day parade in 1-minute

Here is a short time-lapse video of Saturday's Nevada Day parade.

Carson City area weather: Valley rain, Sierra snow possible by first weekend of November

After a week of unseasonably warm temperatures and picture-perfect conditions for Saturday's Nevada Day parade, next weekend may look entirely different with the arrival of the first moderate Atmospheric River-type system that may bring snow to the Sierra and foothills and rain to the valleys, according to the National Weather Service.

More photos from Nevada Day 2017

Nevada's 153rd birthday and 79th Nevada Day Parade teemed with excitement. From floats to marching bands, beards to single-jack drills, pancakes to chili, there was something for everyone to see and do in downtown Carson City along the parade route.

Here are additional photos of Saturday's Nevada Day celebrate downtown near the State Capitol.

Carson City claims second straight best bearded community title

Event Date: 
October 28, 2017 - 2:00pm

Facial hair of all sizes, shapes and sorts took over Bob McFadden Plaza in downtown Carson City Saturday following the Nevada Day Parade.

Dozens of competitors from all over the Silver State let their whiskers hang low in a beard versus beard face-off.

Man who threatened public officials in California and Nevada given maximum prison sentence

The man who once threatened to disrupt the Nevada Day Parade and led anti-Carson City, South Lake Tahoe Police, El Dorado County Sheriff's Office, district attorney and judge campaigns will be spending the next seven years in prison after he was given the maximum sentence Friday in Sacramento Superior Court.

79th Nevada Day Parade under way in downtown Carson City

The 79th Nevada Day Parade is now under way in downtown Carson City with thousands of people lining North Carson Street between William and Stewart streets, cheering on the more than 200 entries celebrating this year's "Arts and Entertainment" theme.

Ten divisions of entries, including floats, marching bands, public service contingents, and horse groups, are now making their way past the Nevada State Capitol.

Nevada Day 2017 launches in downtown Carson City

Nevada Day officially began Saturday morning with the annual Nevada Day Classic 8K and two-mile run/walk in downtown Carson City, followed by pancake breakfasts hosted by the Builders Association of Western Nevada and Carson Lodge No. 1, and then annual sunrise hot air balloon launch organized by Relax.

The Nevada Day Parade begins at 10 a.m. at William and Carson Streets.

Street closures now in effect through downtown Carson City

Carson Street from Fairview Drive north to Winnie Lane has been closed in preparation for today's Nevada Day Parade, according to Carson City Public Works.

I Love Carson City’s Weekend Event Summary: Oct. 28 – 29

Event Date: 
October 28, 2017 (All day)
October 29, 2017 (All day)

It’s Nevada Day weekend, and that means the annual parade and festivities will bombard downtown Carson City with thousands of revelers. I made the decision to put all of the parade related events into a separate list for a few reasons: one, this list would be way too long otherwise; two, Halloween fun is plentiful all weekend long; and three, I want my list to be as easy to read as possible. Read on for events throughout Carson City, Carson Valley, Dayton, Silver and Virginia Cities.

The Nevada Day Parade: Downtown festivities sun-up until sundown

Event Date: 
October 28, 2017 (All day)

The Nevada Day parade, with all of its corresponding events, is my favorite thing that Carson City has to offer. Normally, I would just have the complete listing of everything Saturday has to offer in my weekend event summary, but Parade Day offers a few challenges. Namely, there is just so much going on in downtown Carson City that creating a separate listing seems easiest for all of my readers. Whether it’s the bloody marys, the beard contest, or running into long-lost friends that gets you there, it's going to be a beautiful, sunny day.

Barrels rolled out for what Nevada Day Parade revelers want to leave behind

As the capital city prepares for Saturday's 79th annual Nevada Day Parade, the thousands who line Carson Street for the celebration will no doubt generate paper, plastic, food and beverage waste.

Carson City crews spent Friday putting out barrels along the parade route as an all-out effort to minimize what others leave behind. Following the parade, Carson City Public Works is there to sweep the street clean of debris.

Eyes on Carson City: Passport to Downtown

Historic downtown Carson City bustled with crowds and activities Friday afternoon in celebration of "Passport To Downtown" on the eve of the Nevada Day Parade.

Friday, Oct. 27: Things to do in Carson City and beyond

Event Date: 
October 27, 2017 (All day)

Finally, Nevada Day weekend is here. State offices are closed, the kids are off school, and Carson City is hoppin’. Join the Downtown Business Association for the ‘Passport to Downtown’ with live music, a raffle, craft and vendor show, and a family fun center, complete with petting zoo. Stick around for the annual fall Blinky Man Costumed Nighttime Bike Ride Pub Crawl with Lights. Halloween festivities, a carnival in Mills Park, and opening night of the La Ka Lel Be Pow Wow are on today’s list, as well.

18th annual pancake breakfast fundraiser to be held on Nevada Day

Event Date: 
October 28, 2017 - 6:00am

CARSON CITY, Nev. - The Nevada Builders Alliance Women’s Council will hold its 18th Annual Pancake Breakfast at Red’s Old 395 Grill in Carson City on Saturday, Oct. 28, from 6 to 9:30 a.m.

Updated Nevada Day Parade line up list and map

Here is an updated parade list for all the entries in the Nevada Day Parade on Saturday. Note, there was a last-minute change in streets where the entries are supposed to line up that is different than the printed program. The change was made to accommodate some larger floats. Above is the line-up map, and the list is below:

Nevada Day Weekend Weather: Warm and sunny parade day and beyond

Heading into Nevada Day weekend, the forecast for Carson City calls for mostly sunny skies through Sunday with daytime highs in the mid 70s, according to the National Weather Service.

I Love Carson City’s Guide to Nevada Day Weekend 2017

Event Date: 
October 27, 2017 (All day)
October 28, 2017 (All day)
October 29, 2017 (All day)

It’s that time again. The Battle Born state celebrates its admission to the United States on the last Friday of October, with the annual Nevada Day parade on Saturday. New this year is a ‘Passport to Downtown’ event on Friday. Also new this year is the one-night-only curated art show, Capital Collage, on Friday night featuring over 20 diverse artists and organizations.

Download the Nevada Day Parade program

You can download the 2017 Nevada Day Parade program from the link below. It includes the full list of parade entries and everything you need to know about this year's Nevada Day celebration.

Museums in Carson City offer free admission for Nevada Day

Event Date: 
October 27, 2017 - 9:00am

The Nevada State Museum and the Nevada State Railroad Museum in Carson City are offering free admission to patrons both Friday and Saturday in recognition of Nevada Day.

Downtown Carson City shops open for Friday 'Passport' celebration

Event Date: 
October 27, 2017 - 11:00am

Downtown Carson City businesses will once again open their doors for the second annual Passport to Downtown on Friday.

Reno Corvette Club Fills a Pickup with Pet Food at Michael Hohl’s

CARSON CITY — The Reno Corvette Club answered the call to fill a pickup with pet food at Michael Hohl Motor Company for the national nonprofit Pets of the Homeless.

Artists readying for statewide art show in Carson City ahead of Nevada Day Parade

Event Date: 
October 27, 2017 - 7:00pm

As a highlight for the upcoming statewide art show, Capital Collage, Mark Salinas commissioned Las Vegas papier mache artist Justin Favela to create three, alien-themed piñatas. However, the piñatas won’t just be on display, they will be broken in traditional custom during the art show.

Nevada Department of Veterans Services Director Kat Miller selected Grand Marshal for City of Reno Veterans Day Parade

Event Date: 
November 11, 2017 - 11:15am

The Nevada Department of Veterans Services is pleased to announce Director Kat Miller has been selected to serve as Grand Marshal in the 2017 City of Reno Veterans Day Parade. Brigadier General Zachary Doser has been chosen to serve as Deputy Grand Marshal in the November 11th event honoring veterans and those currently serving in the U.S. Armed Forces.

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