Get ready for the Nevada Day Parade 2026 in Carson City! Nevada's biggest parade returns Saturday, October 31, with a spectacular flyover, hot air balloons, Halloween festivities, family-friendly activities, and exciting new traditions celebrating the Silver State's history and community spirit.

On 2 Plus You Nevada, host Sarah Johns welcomes Chantell Peck, Executive Director of Nevada Day, to preview the 2026 Nevada Day Parade, share important arrival and parking tips, and introduce the new Nevada Day mobile app designed to help visitors navigate parade activities, vendors, and downtown Carson City.

Discover the Halloween pumpkin-carving contest, the Kids Market and Adventure Zone, and Nevada Day's historic 50-year time capsule project. Plus, learn how volunteers help coordinate more than 200 parade participants and why this annual celebration brings communities together from across Nevada.

🚨 Segment Highlights:

🎉 Nevada Day Parade 2026 & Halloween Celebrations

• Saturday, October 31, 2026, in Carson City, Nevada

• Parade and flyover beginning at 10:00 AM

• Traditional beard contest, rock drilling competition, and Halloween festivities

🎃 Pumpkin Contest & New Parade Traditions

• Pre-carved pumpkin contest celebrating Halloween

• Prizes ranging from goodie bags to $250 cash

• New activities and special Nevada Day experiences

🎈 Hot Air Balloons, Parking & Arrival Tips

• Morning balloon launch beginning at 8:00 AM

• Arrive early for parking and parade viewing

• Carson Mall paid parking and downtown street parking options

📱 New Nevada Day Mobile App

• Interactive maps to help navigate parade activities

• Locate vendors and important event destinations

• Access Nevada Day news and year-round event information

⏳ Nevada Day 50-Year Time Capsule

• Submit family stories, photographs, and letters

• Digital submissions open to Nevada residents statewide

• Time capsule scheduled to reopen in 2076

🎮 Kids Market & Adventure Zone

• Young entrepreneurs showcasing their businesses

• Gaming truck, entertainment, and family activities

• Located near Third Street and McFadden Square

🙌 Nevada Day Parade Volunteers

• More than 200 parade participants to coordinate

• Volunteer parade marshals helping with safe staging

• Volunteer appreciation dinner, commemorative pin, and behind-the-scenes experiences

🌐 Learn More About Nevada Day 2026:

🎉 Nevada Day Parade — Carson City, Nevada

📅 Saturday, October 31, 2026

🎈 8:00 AM — Hot Air Balloon Launch

✈️ 10:00 AM — Parade & Flyover

🎃 Additional festivities include the pumpkin contest, beard contest, rock drilling competition, Kids Market, and Adventure Zone.

📍 Downtown Carson City, Nevada

Plan Your Visit:

• Arrive early to allow time for parking and finding a viewing location.

• Use the Nevada Day app for event maps and vendor information.

• Avoid designated parade staging areas.

Get Involved:

• Explore Nevada Day events and activities.

• Learn about the 50-year time capsule project.

• Find volunteer opportunities and parade marshal information.

🌐 Official Website: https://nevadaday.com/

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