Skip to ContentNevada Day marks statehood on October 31, 1864. The Carson City parade, run by Nevada Day, Inc. since 1938, was held October 31, 2026; 2027 is not posted yet.
Checked November 2, 2026. Dates, prices and hours change; the official page wins.
- 1864statehood, 36th state
- 1938parade tradition begins
- 200+parade entries in 2026
- 2076time capsule to be opened
Why October 31
Nevada became the 36th state on October 31, 1864, the Virginia City Tourism Commission notes. The Division of Museums and History says Nevada Day falls on the actual anniversary “every seven years or so.” Wikipedia (secondary) says the state holiday is observed on the last Friday of October and gave October 30 for 2026. The Nevada Day Parade is run by Nevada Day, Inc., a Carson City nonprofit.
The 2026 Parade
The organizer’s site says the Nevada Day Parade is a tradition since 1938 and that the 2026 parade was October 31 at 10 a.m. with the theme Pumpkins, Pioneers and Tall Tales, led by Grand Marshal Steven Saylor. More than 200 entries march down Carson Street. Around it: a hot-air balloon launch at 8 a.m., the Single-Jack Rock Drill Competition at 10:30 a.m. on Curry Street, a beard contest at McFadden Plaza after the parade and a post-parade celebration with music and vendors at 3 p.m. A time capsule was to be sealed at 4:30 p.m., not to be opened until 2076.
Next Year
The 2027 date is not posted yet. The organizer’s office is at 508 N. Curry Street, Carson City, (775) 882-2600.
What We Could Not Confirm
These items were not read on an official page when we checked, so we do not state them as fact. Who can confirm each one is named.
- 2027 parade date and theme (nevadaday.com).
- The 2026 holiday date, October 30: Wikipedia only.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When is the Nevada Day parade?
The 2026 parade was October 31 at 10 a.m. The 2027 date is not posted yet.
Sources
- Nevada Day, Inc. (official)
- Nevada Division of Museums and History
- Virginia City Tourism Commission (official)
- Wikipedia: Nevada Day (secondary)
Cite this page: It’s Reno editorial team, “Nevada Day and The Carson City Parade,” itsreno.com, checked November 2, 2026.