CARSON CITY, Nev. — The Nevada Day Parade is Saturday, Oct. 31, 2026. Many downtown streets will be closed that day. One street closes earlier in the week. Please read this before you drive or park downtown.
The short version
- Carson Street is closed from Winnie Lane to Fairview Drive, 5:00 a.m. until the parade is over.
- You cannot drive across Carson Street during that time.
- Do not park on the parade line-up streets starting at 5:00 a.m. Saturday. (List below.)
- North Curry Street is closed Thursday through Monday.
- Just driving through town? Use I-580.
Thursday, Oct. 29 to Monday, Nov. 2
North Curry Street is closed from West Robinson Street to West Spear Street.
- Closes: Thursday, Oct. 29, at 3:00 p.m.
- Opens: Monday, Nov. 2, at 1:00 p.m.
Saturday, Oct. 31: Parade Day
The parade starts at 10:00 a.m. at Carson Street and William Street. It goes south on Carson Street to about 10th Street.
Closed from 5:00 a.m. until the parade is over:
- Carson Street: Winnie Lane to Fairview Drive
- Parade line-up streets, west side (Carson Street to Division Street): Bath, Adaline, West Long, West Adams, West Park and Fleischmann Way
- Parade line-up streets, east side (Carson Street to Stewart Street): East Long, East Adams, East Park and East John
- West side cross streets (Carson Street to Curry Street): West John, Sophia, Ann, Washington, Spear, 4th, 8th and 10th
- East side cross streets (Carson Street to Plaza Street): East Ann, Washington, Caroline, Robinson, 6th, 7th and 9th
- West Robinson Street: Carson Street to North Curry Street
- East 8th Street: Carson Street to South Plaza Street
- South Stewart Street: the roundabout to Little Lane
Closed from 5:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.:
- West 2nd Street: Carson Street to South Curry Street
- Parking lot behind McFadden Plaza: closed to parking for the Nevada Day Kids Market and Adventure Zone
Closed from 5:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m.:
- Telegraph Street: Curry Street to Plaza Street
- Proctor Street: Curry Street to Plaza Street
- Curry Street: Robinson Street to Musser Street
Do NOT park on these streets
Starting at 5:00 a.m. on Saturday, Oct. 31, please do not park on:
- Bath Street
- Adaline Street
- Long Street
- Adams Street
- Park Street
- Fleischmann Way
- Corbett Street
- Rice Street
- John Street
Why? This is where the parade lines up. Floats, bands, and horses need all of this space. If cars are parked here, the whole parade can be delayed.
If you live or work on these streets, please move your car before 5:00 a.m. Saturday.
Tips
- Just driving through? Use I-580 and skip downtown.
- Coming to watch? Come early. Parking fills up fast. Plan to walk.
- Watch from Carson Street. The line-up streets are not a place to watch the parade.
- Do not park on the parade route or on any closed street: If you park in a closed street or a no-parking area, your vehicle may be towed at the owner’s expense.
- See the map at NevadaDay.com or in the Nevada Day app.
Nevada Day Inc. thanks Carson City Public Works, the Carson City Sheriff’s Office and the Carson City Fire Department for their partnership in keeping the parade route safe.
For the full parade route map, schedule of events, and more information, visit NevadaDay.com or download the Nevada Day app.
About Nevada Day Inc.
Nevada Day Inc. is a Carson City-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization run by volunteers who produce the annual Nevada Day Parade, celebrating Nevada’s admission to the Union, along with year-round community events including the Soapbox Derby, Easter Egg Hunt, and Rock Drill/Beard Contest. Official Nevada Day merchandise is available year-round at the Nevada Day Gift Shop, 508 N. Curry St., Carson City, and tax-free online at NevadaDay.com; proceeds support the organization.
