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Photos: Nevada celebrates statehood in Carson City

By: Mary Claire Boucher

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UNR's Wolf Pack cheer squad in Nevada Day parade. Image credit Mary Claire Bouchér | THIS IS RENO
UNR's Wolf Pack cheer squad in Nevada Day parade. Image credit Mary Claire Bouchér | THIS IS RENO
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CARSON CITY — Nevada residents on Saturday gathered in Carson City to celebrate the Silver State’s founding in 1864. The parade began at 10 a.m. An 8 a.m. balloon launch was canceled due to wind. Nevada Day festivited include the annual beard contest, rock drill competition and activities and entertainment throughout the day.

Carson City is the “official” home of the Nevada Day Parade. “Since 1938, the Nevada Day Parade in Carson City has been an annual coming together to celebrate Nevada’s heritage and the founding of this great state on October 31, 1864,” the Nevada Day website notes.

Mary Claire Boucher
Mary Claire Boucher
Mary Claire Bouchér is an independent consultant for This Is Reno. Mary Claire was born and raised in Carson City. She obtained her bachelor’s degree from Northern Arizona University. She has enjoyed a diverse professional career in dynamic environments including hospitality, entrepreneurship, nonprofit and marketing. Mary Claire is the founder and principal of MCBCreative, Inc. She is a hiking enthusiast, alpine skier, nature lover and proud mom to two grown daughters.

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