SUBMITTED NEWS — Virginia City’s Fourth of July Celebration, culminating with a 25-minute long Firework Spectacular set in the Comstock hills of northern Nevada, includes the Fourth of July Parade, the Red White and YOU Wine Walk, a period costumed baseball game in Miners Park where kids can swim in the newly remodeled pool, and the Comstock Cowboys Second Amendment Concert. Throughout the day, visitors can shop, ride the train, visit museums, or take in the lively atmosphere unique to historic Virginia City.
Schedule of Events
9 a.m. – Booth opens selling raffle tickets, wine walk tickets and event t-shirts
11 a.m. – Devil’s Gate Gunfighters comedy show at C and Union Streets12 p.m. – Parade begins, expected to last approximately an hour and a half
1 p.m. – Red White and YOU Wine Walk begins, continues until 6 p.m.
1:30 p.m. – Larry Elliott, as Uncle Sam, performs music and stories
6 p.m. – Free concert, Second Amendment Celebration Concert in Delta Parking lot
7 p.m. – Raffle and live auction
7:45 p.m. – Second Amendment Celebration Concert continues
After Dark – Fireworks Spectacular
For more information on Virginia City, Nev., visit www.visitvirginiacitynv.com or call the Virginia City Tourism Commission (VCTC) at 775-847-7500.
A short 30-minute drive from the Reno-Tahoe International Airport takes visitors to one of the largest historic districts in the Unites States – Virginia City, Nev. Come experience this mining “boomtown” as it was in the 1800’s. Step back in time while visiting the numerous historic buildings, saloons, churches and museums or take a mine tour or even ride a real steam train. The Comstock Adventure Passes offer the best value with discounted attraction packages. For lodging, event calendar or Comstock Adventure Passes, visit online or call 775-847-7500. The Visitor Information Center is located at 86 South C Street, Virginia City.
