The City of Reno is inviting citizens to celebrate the city’s 150th year in existence. Events on Wednesday, May 9, 2018, start at 4 p.m. and include the Wolf Pack marching band, a Reno Rodeo chuck wagon, a Burning Man art car, and the unveiling of a new HOME sculpture at Greater Nevada Field.
“Our year-long Reno 150 campaign will culminate with this special community gathering in downtown,” said City Councilmember David Bobzien. “This is a milestone moment for our great city, and a chance for us to come together and appreciate how far we’ve come since our founding in 1868.”
Schedule of events
- 4:00 p.m. – Reno 150 celebration begins outside Greater Nevada Field.
Activities include performances by Young Chautauqua and the Wolf Pack Marching Band; interactive displays of Reno Police and Fire Vehicles, a Reno Rodeo Chuck Wagon, Burning Man Art Car the Fjorgyn, antique vehicles, and a Reno Air Races Plane; historic booths to commemorate Reno’s colorful past; vendors selling local art, Reno swag, and an official Reno 150 t-shirt; a TapSnap photo booth with multiple background options for game day pics; and a large display of Reno 150 birthday cupcakes.
- 5 p.m. – Unveiling of HOME art sculpture and gates open for Reno Aces game (must pickup tickets from one of our sponsor locations).
- 6:00 p.m. – Fan welcome, speeches, ceremonial first pitch.
- 6:35 p.m. – Game starts.
- After the game – Fireworks show
