To celebrate International Women's Day, women and men of all ages came downtown to listen to live music and hear a program from members of the Nevada Women's Fund, community leaders, and even our very own Arianna Bennett.
Speakers highlighted women's achievements and contributions to our community and wanted to inspire the younger generations of women as well.
"It's really important now more than ever to support women in any endeavor and especially young women, Like I love to tell young women: 'I want to see you as future mayors' - and so we have to continue to inspire young women," said Reno Mayor Hillary Schieve.
Along with the celebrations, over 120 local businesses took part by offering discounts, specials, and even having celebrations in honor of International Women's Day.
Towards the end of the downtown celebration, everyone came together to do a countdown and light the Reno Arch purple for the very first time.
People in attendance say it was a special moment, and a good way to keep women together.
"Anytime there is an opportunity to bring women together in solidarity and to unite and raise our voice, to call to action, and to celebrate one another is a good day," said Ila Friedenthal, President and CEO of the Nevada Women's Fund.
To continue celebrating International Women's Day as well as Women's History Month, the Reno Arch will light up purple every single night for the rest of March.
