Nevada Day

WHEREAS, on October 31, 1864, Nevada was admitted as the 36th state of the United States of America, earning the proud title, "The Battle Born State"; and

WHEREAS, each year the State of Nevada and the City of Carson City come together to celebrate this historic milestone through the Nevada Day Celebration, the longest continuously running state holiday celebration of its kind in the nation; and

WHEREAS, the 2026 Nevada Day Celebration, themed "Pumpkins, Pioneers & Tall Tales," will honor the pioneering spirit of Nevada's founders while celebrating the harvest season traditions and storytelling heritage that have shaped our communities; and

WHEREAS, the Nevada Day Parade, produced by Nevada Day, Inc., a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, brings together tens of thousands of residents and visitors in Carson City for a day of parades, festivities, and community pride; and

WHEREAS, this celebration reflects the resilience, ingenuity, and independent spirit that have defined Nevadans since statehood, and provides an opportunity for citizens of all ages to learn about and take pride in our state's rich history; and

WHEREAS, the continued success of Nevada Day depends upon the tireless efforts of volunteers, sponsors, community organizations, and the citizens of Carson City and the State of Nevada;

NOW, THEREFORE, I, JOE LOMBARDO, GOVERNOR OF THE STATE OF NEVADA, do hereby proclaim October 31, 2026, as

NEVADA DAY