Whether you're into local music, small businesses, or just honoring women, the Nevada Women’s Fund block party on Saturday had it all.
Ila Friedenthal with the Nevada women's fund said this is the perfect opportunity to honor women's contributions to society.
“Celebrate those contributions to also recognize inequality and take the time to support the women in your life, build leadership opportunities and really invest in women,” she said.
One group of partygoers said they initially came down to support their favorite local bands, and celebrating women's day is an added bonus.
“We're celebrating women and all of their accomplishments and everything we do, whether you're a stay-at-home mother or you have a career, it's everything,” said Karrie Roman Normansik.
“I feel that women don't get as much recognition as men. you, especially in sports, celebrity status, everything,” Cynthia Courtney said.
About a half-dozen local business also turned out. Georgia Vanderville owns Shortie's Candle Company, which has sold over 10 million candles since 2002. Vanderville said supporting women like herself can help them move forward with great things like her shop.
“When we can honor those women, we can give them the power in their hands to be able to move forward with their goals and their adventures. and they can see that somebody else can do it, and they can do it, too,” she said.
Once Covertones wrapped up their set, New Wave Crave took over the stage. Just before 7 p.m., they counted down the Reno Arch turning purple as the party wound down.
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Alin Beane was there to watch the Reno Arch turn purple
