As communities across the country prepare to celebrate America’s 250th birthday on July 4th, Nevada Day Inc. has launched a new mobile app designed to help residents and visitors stay connected to the organization’s year-round calendar of events.
Available now as a free download on the App Store and Google Play, the Nevada Day app serves as a digital guide to official Nevada Day Inc. events, from seasonal family activities to the annual Nevada Day Parade.
“It’s the Nevada Day event program in your pocket, one place for every official Nevada Day event, from the springtime Easter Egg Hunt all the way to the Nevada Day Parade,” said Chantell Peck, executive director of Nevada Day Inc.
The launch comes ahead of two community events planned for Independence Day weekend as part of local celebrations recognizing the nation’s semiquincentennial, commemorating 250 years since the signing of the Declaration of Independence.
Freedom Cruise America 250
The Freedom Cruise invites participants to decorate their vehicles in patriotic red, white, and blue and join a community cruise celebrating America’s 250th anniversary.
The car procession begins around 11 a.m. at the Arlington Square Parking Lot, 507 N. Carson St., and travels to Carson Tahoe Regional Medical Center for a flag-raising ceremony.
Participants will compete for cash prizes, including $1,000 for first place, $500 for second place, and $250 for third place, awarded to the most festive and creative entries.
Registration is $75 per motorcycle, $125 for one vehicle, or $250 for two vehicles. Registration remains open at nevadaday.com/4th-of-july-car-procession.
Fourth of July Soapbox Derby
The Fourth of July Soapbox Derby takes place at 2 p.m. on Saturday, July 4th, at the Fandango Galaxy Movie Theater parking lot in Carson City.
The event is open to drivers ages 6 through 13 and features three divisions: Juniors (ages 6 to 7), Intermediates (ages 8 to 9), and Seniors (ages 10 to 13).
Awards will be presented to top finishers in each division. Spectators are welcome, and registration is $20 at nevadaday.com/soapbox-derby.
America 250 Merchandise Available
To mark the historic anniversary, the Nevada Day Gift Shop is offering a collection of limited-edition America 250 merchandise, celebrating both the nation’s milestone year and Nevada’s Battle Born heritage.The gift shop is located at 508 N. Curry St. in Carson City and is open Monday through Saturday from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Merchandise is also available online at www.nevadaday.com
About Nevada Day Inc.
Nevada Day Inc. is a Carson City-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that has produced the Nevada Day Parade since 1938. Recognized as one of the largest annual parades in the West, the event celebrates Nevada’s statehood and heritage while bringing together communities from across our Silver State.
In addition to the parade, Nevada Day Inc. organizes year-round educational, historical, and family-oriented events that promote Nevada’s history and culture.
This year’s Nevada Day Parade, themed “Pumpkins, Pioneers and Tall Tales,” will step off at 10 a.m. on Oct. 31, 2026, with Grand Marshal Steven Saylor leading the celebration.
