Veterans Day will bring a mix of office closures, modified services and community events across the Truckee Meadows, including Reno's annual parade through downtown.
Several local government offices will be closed on Wednesday, Nov. 11, in observance of Veterans Day, but some services will remain available, and residents will have an opportunity to gather for the annual celebration honoring those who have served in the military.
Here's what residents need to know before heading out.
Washoe County closures
Most Washoe County offices will be closed on Wednesday, Nov. 11, including administrative offices at the Washoe County Complex at 1001 E. Ninth St. in Reno. The Registrar of Voters Office will also be closed.
Other closures include:
- All Washoe County library locations. Book drops and online services will remain available.
- Northern Nevada Public Health clinical, environmental health, birth and death records, and WIC services.
- Regional Animal Services shelter operations and office. Field operations will continue as normal.
- Reno, Sparks, Incline Village and Wadsworth justice courts.
- The Second Judicial District Court.
- The Washoe County District Attorney's Office.
- Washoe County Sheriff's Office administrative offices.
- Truckee Meadows Fire & Rescue headquarters, fire prevention and administrative offices at 3663 Barron Way.
- Washoe County Human Services Agency and all meal distribution locations.
- Regional Animal Services will still allow pet redemptions from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
- The Sheriff's Office visiting and cashier services will remain open. For emergencies, call 911. For non-emergency assistance, call (775)785-WCSO (9276).
- The Washoe County Clerk's Office will also remain open from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. for marriage licenses and other services. Passport services will not be available.
City of Reno closures and services
Reno administrative offices will be closed on Wednesday, Nov. 11. All city recreation facilities and pools will also be closed, with one exception.
The Moana Springs Community Aquatics and Fitness Center will be open from 5:30 a.m. to noon.
The Reno Police Department will continue to offer ways to report emergencies and request assistance during the holiday:
- For emergencies requiring police, fire or medical response, call 911.
- For non-emergency assistance from dispatch, call (775)334-COPS (2677).
- Online reports can be submitted at RenoPD.com by selecting "File a Report."
Reno Veterans Day Parade
Reno's annual Veterans Day Parade will also take place on Wednesday, with festivities beginning at 11:11 a.m. downtown.
This year's theme is "Veterans Helping Veterans and Their Families," recognizing the impact military service has on veterans and their loved ones.
The opening ceremony will take place near the Virginia Street Bridge, just south of the Virginia and First Street intersection. It will include a prayer, the National Anthem performed by city employee Molly Slemp and a city proclamation read by Abigail Mayorga, an Army Reserve first lieutenant and Reno City Council liaison.
The parade will begin after the ceremony and travel north on Virginia Street from Liberty Street to Sixth Street.
This year's grand marshal is retired Maj. Gen. Ron Bath.
For those who cannot attend in person, a livestream will be available on the city's YouTube page beginning at 11 a.m.
Road closures for the parade:
- First Street between North Sierra Street and University Way.
- Virginia Street between Liberty Street and Sixth Street.
Both streets will be closed from 5 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Wednesday.
City of Sparks closures
Sparks City Hall and several other city facilities will be closed on Wednesday, Nov. 11.
The closures include:
- Sparks City Hall
- Sparks Parks and Recreation
- Alf Sorensen Community Center
- Larry D. Johnson Community Center
- Sparks Municipal Court
- Sparks Police Department front office
Regular office hours will resume Thursday, Nov. 12.
Nevada DMV closures
All Nevada DMV offices will be closed on Wednesday, Nov. 11, for Veterans Day.
Normal business operations will resume Thursday, Nov. 12.
Residents can still complete many transactions online during the closure, including address changes, vehicle registration renewals and driver's license renewals through the Nevada DMV Online Services portal.
