Nevada Day Parade

The New Year has begun, and quite surprisingly the past year has gone by extremely fast. Unsurprisingly, rarely did anything surprise me during my first year as a Supervisor. Granted there are moments when one believes he/she is making the right and prudent decision, but I did learn that regardless of how one votes, there will always be consequences.

What is most popular in the public opinion could and often does influence and create pressure for city staff to revitalize their position on the issues of the day, and then they may or may not make an agenda item for that subject matter.

We had in our midst an amiable ambassador named Rocky, an Alaskan Malamute who resided at the top of Kings Canyon. Rocky was well known in his neighborhood, spreading goodwill as he visited neighbors and enjoyed long walks with his family.

While his size was impressive at about 185 pounds, he was a gentle giant.

Wells Fargo stagecoach and Team of volunteer employees.

Nevada celebrates its birthday every year with the Nevada Day Parade down the main drag of the state capital, Carson City. This year, a Sierra Nevada 400 pound male black bear nearly “crashed” the parade, the Nevada Department of Wildlife reports.

Early Saturday morning, reports began coming in to the Carson City Sheriff’s office that there was a bear in east Carson, near Lone Mountain Cemetery, about a half mile from the parade route, said NDOW spokesman Chris Healy.

Here's more photos of Saturday's Nevada Day Parade 2013. Go here for more photos.
Photos by Dana Lee Fruend and Jeff Munson.

Photos of the 2013 Nevada Day Parade in Carson City. The parade runs along Carson Street until about 1 p.m. Go here for more photos.

Balloon rides before the Nevada Day Parade. These were taken this morning, Oct. 26, 2013, near the Carson Mall.

Todd White
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As an "Old Timer" who was born and raised in Carson City, the Nevada Day celebration has always been something special in my life.

Through many years of living in Carson City, I have enjoyed many of the activities associated with the celebration of our state's admission to the Union, way back on October 31, 1864.

From the relics of Nevada’s first hilltop exploration in the 1800s to steam locomotives and 21st century archeological discoveries, Nevada State Museums cover the state’s stories and care for historical objects for generations. To honor Nevada Day and the state’s 150th birthday kickoff, Nevada state museums offer free admission and celebrations across the state Friday, Oct. 25.

The Carson City School District and Carson City Sheriff’s Office are partnering together to prevent substance abuse by celebrating National Red Ribbon Campaign the dates of October 21-31, 2013.

The Red Ribbon Campaign was started by the family of fallen D.E.A. Agent Enrique “Kiki” Camarena after he died in the line of duty. This national event was later recognized by the United States Congress and has since become the nation’s largest substance abuse prevention awareness campaign with an estimated 80 million Americans participating annually.

One of the great things to come out of this year's Nevada Day pre-festivities is this song and video. Written, performed and produced by Daylan Rhea with the video by Jim Gustafson of Nevada Multimedia Productions in Carson City, this 2 minute, 13 second ditty is the ultimate Nevada Day Parade song.
You can also check out the song on Soundcloud here.

Mike Shaughnessy once joked to a Rotary club that the reason politicians were put at the front of the Nevada Day Parade was that it was better to put the horses’ behinds ahead of the horses.

The quip made the Reno paper the next day and earned Shaughnessy an early morning call from then-Gov. Mike O’Callaghan, who was notorious for reading people the riot act.

Here is the Carson City area road report for the week. On Saturday, October 26, Carson Street will be closed from Winnie Lane to Fairview Drive from 6 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. for the Nevada Day Parade and events. Detours will be signed.

Beginning Wednesday, October 23 through Friday, October 25, there will be work along the north side of Carson Street just north of the intersection with Hot Springs Road. The outside northbound lane on Carson Street at this location may be closed at times during the work period.

The Carson CIty Sheriff's Office will conduct saturation patrols in the Carson City area on Friday, Oct. 25 ahead of Saturday's Nevada Day parade.

In addition to focusing on impaired drivers, the patrols will also be looking for driving and registration violations.

These patrols are designed to help keep our roadways safe from impaired and unsafe drivers, said Sgt. Scott McDaniel of the Carson City Sheriff's Office.

Nevada Day is just around the corner and soon we will be celebrating not only our admission into the union but, 75 years of Nevada Day parades. For those of you who have lived in this area for some time, there are many fond memories of parades past.

Those who are new to Carson City should take the time to come out and see the floats, marching bands, service organizations, and local characters that participate in this event.

The 75th anniversary of the Nevada Day Parade will be celebrated on Saturday, October 26th, 2013 in Carson City and is expected to produce record-breaking attendance.

The day-long experience is kicked off with the opportunity to ride in a hot air balloon. This is a rare opportunity to participate in a mass ascension with a downtown lift-off in Carson City. A downtown lift-off is extremely rare in the hot air balloon industry. Individuals and businesses can sponsor a balloon, which includes the opportunity to ride in the balloon during the event.

The winners of the Carson Memories photo contest were announced this week in a ceremony held at the Carson Nugget.

The Carson Memories contest asked participants to submit their favorite photos demonstrating something special or distinct about the Carson City area.

The winning photos, along with the other select photos, are being incorporated into an exhibit created by Gardnerville artist, Beverly Caputo. The exhibit is featured next to a recently finished mural painted by Caputo. The mural depicts key people, places and things of historical relevance to Carson City.

In the 74 years since the Nevada Day Parade moved to Carson City, the number of Nevada Day events has multiplied to include contests, parties, carnivals, exhibits and food events. At the same time, the region from which participants come to celebrate in the capital city has diminished.
“It used to be a statewide event,” said Guy Rocha, retired state archivist who continues to stay involved with Nevada history and events. “Now, Nevada Day in Nevada is celebrated principally in Western Nevada.”

Lisa Stirgus (far left)Wells Fargo bank area manager and Vice President poses with her Wells Fargo team prior to the Nevada Day Parade. The popular Wells Fargo coach is a traditional part of the parade lineup.

Photos from the Nevada Day Parade Saturday in Carson City.

The 10 a.m. military flyover that launched the 2012 Nevada Day Parade. Video by Kirk Caraway.

The Nevada Day Parade will be shown live today, beginning at 10 a.m. by Carson City-based We Shoot Video. Go here to watch it live. For the fourth year We Shoot Video has produced on-air live streaming coverage and running online commentary of the Nevada Day Parade.

Sunny skies and crisp fall temperatures are in motion for the 74th annual Nevada Day Parade, which begins at 10 a.m. down Carson Street in Carson City. The three-hour four mile-long parade features hundreds of colorful floats, high-stepping equestrian units, and spirited marching bands from throughout the state. The traditional 10 a.m. flyover of military aircraft from the Fallon Naval Air Station and Nevada Air Guard will kick-off the parade.

A man was reportedly found shot in the head this morning at around 8 a.m. in the area of Boyle and Oneida streets on Washoe Tribal land in Carson City.
Authorities are investigating and Washoe Tribal Police have been called to the scene. The wounded man was said to be still alive and Care Flight was responding to the intersection of Boyle and West Washoe streets, which is about two blocks away from Curry Street where Nevada Day parade floats are gathering.

The Nevada Day Governor's Banquet at the Grand Sierra Resort Summit Pavilion in Reno will be shown live, beginning at 6 p.m., tonight (Thursday) by Carson City-based We Shoot Video. Go here to watch it live. For the fourth year We Shoot Video will also produce live coverage and running online streaming commentary of the Nevada Day Parade beginning at 10 a.m. Saturday.

As an "Old Timer" who was born and raised in Carson City, the Nevada Day celebration has always been something special in my life.
Through many years of living in Carson City, I have enjoyed many of the activities associated with the celebration of our state's admission to the Union, way back on October 31, 1864.

Here is the Carson City road report for the week of Oct. 22-28: There will be intermittent delays on Roop Street between Hot Springs Road and Winnie Lane throughout the week due to sidewalk construction. Meanwhile, the Nevada Department of Transportation will be paving their maintenance yard located on Fairview Drive just east of the Carson City Freeway interchange. The outside westbound lane on Fairview Drive will be closed at this location.

Watch the LIVE Webcasts of the Governor’s Banquet and the Parade.

Nevada Day festivities will celebrate the 148th year since joining the union with the theme, “Honoring Our Military and Families Past, Present and Future” Oct. 25-28.

Many served in the unpopular Vietnam War - they had to. Those who served were not accorded the respect or hero status of those now serving in the various wars since. It is now time to honor those brave soldiers, sailors, marines and air force veterans who fought so valiantly in a war that to this day causes such controversy.