Nevada City Hosts Festive Parade & Celebration Sept. 10-11
The 50th Annual Nevada City Constitution Day Parade tops a full weekend of family fun Sept. 10-11 in this colorful Gold Rush town. Nevada City’s Constitution Day Parade has been a local tradition since 1967 and has been reported to be the oldest and largest Constitution observance in western America.
Nevada City’s own Alexander Rossi, winner of the 2016 Indianapolis 500, is a special guest in this year’s parade, which rolls down Broad Street at 2 p.m. on Sunday, Sept. 11. The parade features about 80 entries and caps a number of other activities including Revolutionary War living history, a duck race down the rapids of Deer Creek, and a free outdoor big band concert.
Constitution Day Weekend Events
SATURDAY, Sept. 10
Revolutionary War Days Living History
Free, Pioneer Park, 10am to 5pm
Sidewalk Sale
Historic Downtown Nevada City, 10am to 5pm
Photo Exhibit in City Hall
Free, 50 Years of Constitution Day Parades
Open Air Downtown Concert
Free, Nevada County Concert Band
Pine Street, Downtown Nevada City, 4:30-6:15pm
Presidential Fashion Show
Free, White House fashions through the years modeled by the Famous Marching Presidents and First Ladies of Nevada City.
Pine Street, Downtown Nevada City, 5:00pm
SUNDAY, Sept. 11
Revolutionary War Days Living History
Free, Pioneer Park, 10am to noon
Photo Exhibit in City Hall
Free, 50 Years of Constitution Day Parades
Flagpole Dedication
Free, Nevada Lodge No.13, F.&A.M., 12:30pm
Signing of the U.S. Constitution
Free, Reenactment, Broad and Pine streets, 1:30pm
50th Annual Nevada City Constitution Day Parade
With Special Guest Nevada City’s own Alexander Rossi, winner of the 2016 Indianapolis 500.
Free, Broad Street, Historic Downtown Nevada City, 2pm
25th Annual 49er Rotary Gold Country Duck Race
Admission Free, Adopt a Racing Duck $5, Deer Creek, Downtown Nevada City
Carnival from 1pm., Racing begins at 2:30
A big thank you to Gil Dominguez and Touchdown Productions, the parade will exclusively be seen at touchdownproductions.com
Nevada City is known for its classic small town spirit and unique events. With an official population of just 3,001, Nevada City swells to thousands more on Constitution Day. Celebrants should plan to arrive early to get a good vantage point along the Broad Street parade route. Out-of-town visitors should book local accommodations early.
Nevada City is located on the western slope of the Sierra midway between Sacramento and Lake Tahoe. From Sacramento, take eastbound Interstate 80 to Auburn and Highway 49 north to Nevada City. From Reno and Tahoe, take westbound I-80 and westbound State Route 20.
For more information, contact the Nevada City Chamber of Commerce, 132 Main Street, Nevada City, CA 95959. Call (530) 265-2692 or (800) 655-NJOY or see www.nevadacitychamber.com.
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