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Memorial Day Celebration of Heroes Parade in Virginia City

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6544387307_c66c8deeb5VIRGINIA CITY NEWS RELEASE – Memorial Day weekend kicks off in Virginia City, Saturday, May 25.  Festivities start with the second annual Virginia City Wine Walk at 10:00 a.m. followed by the Celebration of Heroes Parade taking place down C Street, the historic town’s main drive, honoring our United States heroes. The parade begins at 12:00 p.m. in front of Fourth Ward School.

Glasses for the wine walk are sold in Delta Saloon parking lot until 3:30 p.m. The walk lasts until 5:00 p.m. with  21 participating locations. Early bird tickets may be purchased online for $15 until Thursday, May 23. Regular price is $20.

Additionally, Virginia & Truckee Railroad kicks off the season for the railroad. For a list of the schedule and to purchase tickets visit V&T online. For more information on Virginia City, Nev. and the Memorial Day Weekend Celebration, 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 1800s. 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.

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