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Nevada Day Parade Volunteer Hub
This is your one-stop resource for Nevada Day Parade volunteers! Here you’ll find everything you need at a glance — schedules, staging details, checklists, and safety information. Whether you’re serving as a Marshal, helping in the Gift Shop, supporting logistics, or pitching in on parade day, this guide is designed to keep you prepared and confident. Bookmark this page or keep it handy on your phone for fast access whenever you need it.
Emergency Contacts:
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Life-Threatening: 911
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Non-Emergency Sheriff: 775-887-COPS (2677)
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Non-Emergency Fire: 775-887-FIRE (3473)
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Dispatch Manager: 775-283-7930
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Nevada Day Office (Info Only): 775-882-2600
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Parade Board Members – Purple hats → Event officials & safety
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Marshal Volunteers – Yellow vests/hats → Lineup & safety support
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C.E.R.T. Volunteers – Green gear → Emergency assistance
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Police/Fire/EMS – Uniforms → On-site & standby support
Lost or Missing Persons
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Report to a Marshal, Board Member, or officer
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Missing person hub: behind Carson City Hall
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Escort individuals to the nearest help point or info booth
Emergency & Evacuation
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Call 911 for emergencies (do not call Nevada Day Office).
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Stay put unless told to evacuate.
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Follow instructions from officials.
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Approved Evacuation Streets:
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Williams St
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E Robinson St
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Musser St
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5th St
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Stewart St
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Animal evacuation trailers → DMV parking lot (Stewart St).
Parade Route
Parade Emergency Exit
Key Times
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6:00–7:15 AM – Volunteer breakfast
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7:15–7:30 AM – Pick up backpacks, vests, entry numbers & certificates
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7:45 AM – Arrive at assigned division/staging area
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8:00–9:30 AM – Parade entrants arrive at staging
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10:00 AM – Flyover & Parade begins ✈️
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1:00 PM – Parade ends; return vests & bags at table
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1:00–2:00 PM – Lunch
Safety Reminders
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Stay hydrated & dress for changing weather
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Wear sunscreen, hats, sunglasses
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Stay reachable by phone
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Report suspicious activity to law enforcement or nearest official
Parade Marshals Resources
Parade Marshals Training Video
Marshal Duties
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Organize your division in official order
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Check that entry numbers are posted on both sides + front of lead vehicle
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Maintain 10 ft spacing between entries
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Keep spectators out of the street
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Enforce parade rules:
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No candy throwing
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No alcohol
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No jumping on/off floats
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Keep the parade moving (only stop for emergencies)
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Stay in numerical order (important for announcers)
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Ensure animal entries clean up immediately
Staging Streets (Numbered Areas)
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West of Carson St:
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Bath St (#1)
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Adalin St (#2)
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W Long St (#4)
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W Adams St (#6)
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W Park St (#8)
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Fleischmann Way (#9)
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East of Carson St:
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E Long St (#3)
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E Adams St (#5)
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E Park St (#7)
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E John St (#10)
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🚧 Carson Street is closed at Winnie Lane – entry is controlled.
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