Nevada Day Parade safety tips

Nevada Day, Inc. and the Carson City Sheriff's Office work together to ensure a safe and enjoyable Nevada Day celebration. Prior to the big event, we want to remind parade participants and spectators to follow some simple rules:

• Throwing candy or other items from a float is prohibited and very dangerous. Items being thrown might hit and injure a bystander. Items on the ground encourage children to run into the street to retrieve them and float drivers may not see a child until it’s too late. Please don’t toss anything from your float or vehicle.

• If you must cross the street, be cautious. Normal crosswalks might not be available for use during the parade. Parade marshals and law enforcement will be available to direct traffic. Please use discretion and don’t walk in front of a moving vehicle.

• Drivers in the parade must stay at a speed no greater than 5 miles per hour. Any driver doing excessive revving of their engines, or lunging their vehicles to impress the crowd will be escorted off the parade route.

• Aggressive behavior will not be tolerated. Everyone who attends the parade, and those marching in the parade, should have fun and feel safe. Anyone whose behavior intimidates or shows aggression toward others will be escorted away from the parade route.

• The Nevada Day Celebration is a family-friendly event. Please keep that in mind as you celebrate.

Nevada Day, Inc. and the Carson City Sheriff’s Office are committed to a safe and enjoyable celebration for all participants and spectators. Thank you for doing your part to make this a fabulous “Carnivál on the Comstock.”