Virginia City honors American Heroes at Saturday Memorial Parade
Celebrate Memorial Day Weekend in historic Virginia City with the annual Celebration of Heroes Parade Saturday, May 23 at noon. Taking place along C Street, the parade honors the memory of those who paid the ultimate sacrifice.
The grand marshals for this year’s Celebration of Heroes Parade are Brenda and Greg Bolander from Virginia City. The Bolanders established a program to hang military banners along C Street to honor both fallen and active duty military members and veterans from Virginia City. The program is in remembrance of their son, Bryan Bolander, who was killed in action in 2008 during his fourth tour of duty in Iraq. His was the first banner to be hung.
Parade entries include veteran’s groups, classic car clubs, equestrian groups, a mariachi band, marching units and more. Parade entries are accepted until Friday, May 22. Download the parade form online or call 775-847-7501.
Also opening Memorial Day Weekend is the Virginia & Truckee Railroad running only steam trains through the season starting Saturday, May 23. For a list of the schedule and to purchase tickets visit V&T online.
For more information on Virginia City visit online or call the Virginia City Tourism Commission (VCTC) at 775-847-7500.
A short 30-minute drive from the Reno-Tahoe International Airport takes visitors to one of the largest historic districts in the United States - Virginia City, Nev. Come experience this mining “boomtown” as it was in the 1800’s. Step back in time while visiting the numerous historic buildings, saloons, churches and museums or take a mine tour or even ride a real steam train.
The Comstock Adventure Passes offer the best value with discounted attraction packages. For lodging, event calendar or Comstock Adventure Passes, visit online or call 775-847-7500. The Visitor Information Center is located at 86 South C Street, Virginia City.
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