There are many reasons why my hometown of Carson City, Nevada is unique. The arid desert that reaches across the state and runs into the tall, beautiful terrain of the Sierra Mountains. The snowy mountains covered in trees create the almost hidden oasis of crystal water and black sand, Lake Tahoe. The cattle ranches stretching alongside the freeway through Pleasant Valley to “The Biggest Little City” of Reno. What I love most is the communities that have been created in these valleys that seem to be forgotten by most. There are many celebrations of these valleys, but none more spectacular than Nevada Day, the “Largest Celebration of Statehood in the Country”. This day is for the celebration of our history and our people, filled with parades and festivals, along with a statewide day off of work. October 31st, 1864 the
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This town was settled due to the big mining industry boom of the 1800s, and Major William M. Ormsby was determined to create a town where he saw potential to thrive (Encyclopedia, 2017). Ormbsy spent a lot of his own money to ensure this area would survive and named this town after the famous Mountaineer, Kit Carson. After Nevada gained its Statehood, Carson City became the capital and where the celebrations of Nevada Day would be held. There are smaller parades in cities such as Las Vegas, which is approximately eight hours away from the capital. The Nevada Day Parade runs through the very North end of Carson Street all the way through town and has politicians, veterans, high school marching bands, JROTC and local businesses. Several casinos along the main street will have specials on food and also free play for gambling. Inside of the Carson Nugget, one of the oldest and most famous casinos in Carson City (and home of the Batmobile) has a café in the Carson Street storefront where they serve free hot chili for the crowds of the Nevada Day
This town was settled due to the big mining industry boom of the 1800s, and Major William M. Ormsby was determined to create a town where he saw potential to thrive (Encyclopedia, 2017). Ormbsy spent a lot of his own money to ensure this area would survive and named this town after the famous Mountaineer, Kit Carson. After Nevada gained its Statehood, Carson City became the capital and where the celebrations of Nevada Day would be held. There are smaller parades in cities such as Las Vegas, which is approximately eight hours away from the capital. The Nevada Day Parade runs through the very North end of Carson Street all the way through town and has politicians, veterans, high school marching bands, JROTC and local businesses. Several casinos along the main street will have specials on food and also free play for gambling. Inside of the Carson Nugget, one of the oldest and most famous casinos in Carson City (and home of the Batmobile) has a café in the Carson Street storefront where they serve free hot chili for the crowds of the Nevada Day