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The Largest Celebration of Statehood in the Nation

Each October, Nevadans turn their attention to the state capitol, Carson City, home of the “official” Nevada Day Parade. Since 1938, the Nevada Day Parade in Carson City has been an annual coming together to celebrate Nevada’s heritage and the founding of this great state on October 31, 1864! This site has been designed to give you all the information you need to enjoy the Nevada Day Parade and associated activities. We have included many dates and times for festivities and events. As plans are firmed up and new, updated information becomes available, we will update the appropriate pages. Also, if you spot an error or even worse, a broken link, please let us know via an email to our administrator. Your input is valuable and we want to hear from you! Please take a look around and then come and enjoy the celebration.

FAQ's

To remind the citizens how and when Nevada became a State. We are the only state to continually celebrate our historical entry into the Union and that makes us unique.
Nevada Day is more than just a parade! It is Nevada’s Heritage Celebration, a gathering of community spirit on the last week of October to salute our state’s past and look ahead to its future.

The parade is organized by Nevada Day Inc. a not for profit 501c3 business.

The modern parade started in 1938 in Carson City but the history on commemorating our statehood predates the 1938 parade by more than 60 years thanks to the Society of Nevadans who hosted smaller celebrations throughout the state.

Grants from local and state government, donations from businesses and private parties, and volunteer hours.

Entry fees go directly to conducting the parade and back into the community through vendors, permits, insurance, and operating costs, etc.

Simply fill out and submit a parade application.

Nevada Fun Facts

Admission to Statehood

October 31st, 1864

State Motto

All For Our Country

Constitution

36th State

State Nickname

The Silver State

State Bird

Mountain Bluebird

State Reptile

Desert Tortoise

State song

Home Means Nevada

State Tree

Single-Leaf Piñon and Bristlecone Pine

Sing Along To Our State Song

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