Nevada Day parade draws crowd in Carson City — PHOTOS
Thousands of Nevadans gathered Saturday morning in Carson City to celebrate the state’s diverse and encapsulating history.

A member of Ballet Folklorico Flor de Castilla, of Reno, participates in the annual Nevada Day Parade in Carson City on Saturday, Oct. 26, 2019. The parade, which began in 1938, featured over 200 entries. (Chase Stevens/Las Vegas Review-Journal) @csstevensphoto

State Sen. James Settelmeyer hands out candy to attendees in the annual Nevada Day Parade in Carson City on Saturday, Oct. 26, 2019. The parade, which began in 1938, featured over 200 entries. (Chase Stevens/Las Vegas Review-Journal) @csstevensphoto

Flames shoot out from the Controlled Burn art car during the annual Nevada Day Parade in Carson City on Saturday, Oct. 26, 2019. The parade, which began in 1938, featured over 200 entries. (Chase Stevens/Las Vegas Review-Journal) @csstevensphoto

A member of the Uniques Car Club drives a lowrider during the annual Nevada Day Parade in Carson City on Saturday, Oct. 26, 2019. The parade, which began in 1938, featured over 200 entries. (Chase Stevens/Las Vegas Review-Journal) @csstevensphoto

Doc Durden, of Viriginia City, participates in the annual Nevada Day Parade in Carson City on Saturday, Oct. 26, 2019. The parade, which began in 1938, featured over 200 entries. (Chase Stevens/Las Vegas Review-Journal) @csstevensphoto

Kevin Baugh, President of the Republic of Molossia, a micronation near Dayton, participates in the annual Nevada Day Parade in Carson City on Saturday, Oct. 26, 2019. The parade, which began in 1938, featured over 200 entries. (Chase Stevens/Las Vegas Review-Journal) @csstevensphoto

Members of the Moonlite BunnyRanch participate in the annual Nevada Day Parade in Carson City on Saturday, Oct. 26, 2019. The parade, which began in 1938, featured over 200 entries. (Chase Stevens/Las Vegas Review-Journal) @csstevensphoto

Members of the UNR marching band perform during the annual Nevada Day Parade in Carson City on Saturday, Oct. 26, 2019. The parade, which began in 1938, featured over 200 entries. (Chase Stevens/Las Vegas Review-Journal) @csstevensphoto

Attendees watch the annual Nevada Day Parade in Carson City on Saturday, Oct. 26, 2019. The parade, which began in 1938, featured over 200 entries. (Chase Stevens/Las Vegas Review-Journal) @csstevensphoto

Gov. Steve Sisolak greets attendees during the annual Nevada Day Parade in Carson City on Saturday, Oct. 26, 2019. The parade, which began in 1938, featured over 200 entries. (Chase Stevens/Las Vegas Review-Journal) @csstevensphoto

Carson High School cheerleaders perform during the annual Nevada Day Parade in Carson City on Saturday, Oct. 26, 2019. The parade, which began in 1938, featured over 200 entries. (Chase Stevens/Las Vegas Review-Journal) @csstevensphoto

Gov. Steve Sisolak greets Dan Dulong, left, and Fred Webb, volunteers with the Carson City Sheriff's Office, during the annual Nevada Day Parade in Carson City on Saturday, Oct. 26, 2019. The parade, which began in 1938, featured over 200 entries. (Chase Stevens/Las Vegas Review-Journal) @csstevensphoto

Cecil the sea serpent, a long float that celebrates a sea monster alleged to be hiding in Walker Lake, is seen during the annual Nevada Day Parade in Carson City on Saturday, Oct. 26, 2019. The parade, which began in 1938, featured over 200 entries. (Chase Stevens/Las Vegas Review-Journal) @csstevensphoto

United States Submarine Veterans participate in the annual Nevada Day Parade in Carson City on Saturday, Oct. 26, 2019. The parade, which began in 1938, featured over 200 entries. (Chase Stevens/Las Vegas Review-Journal) @csstevensphoto

Attendees aboard the USS Nevada, a Burning Man art car, cheer during the annual Nevada Day Parade in Carson City on Saturday, Oct. 26, 2019. The parade, which began in 1938, featured over 200 entries. (Chase Stevens/Las Vegas Review-Journal) @csstevensphoto

The USS Nevada, a Burning Man art car, moves along the parade route during the annual Nevada Day Parade in Carson City on Saturday, Oct. 26, 2019. The parade, which began in 1938, featured over 200 entries. (Chase Stevens/Las Vegas Review-Journal) @csstevensphoto

Members of Escaramuza Charra Perlas de Nevada lead their horses in a dance during the annual Nevada Day Parade in Carson City on Saturday, Oct. 26, 2019. The parade, which began in 1938, featured over 200 entries. (Chase Stevens/Las Vegas Review-Journal) @csstevensphoto

Attorney General Aaron Ford waves to the crowd during the annual Nevada Day Parade in Carson City on Saturday, Oct. 26, 2019. The parade, which began in 1938, featured over 200 entries. (Chase Stevens/Las Vegas Review-Journal) @csstevensphoto

A member of the Carson City Sheriff's Office high-fives attendees during the annual Nevada Day Parade in Carson City on Saturday, Oct. 26, 2019. The parade, which began in 1938, featured over 200 entries. (Chase Stevens/Las Vegas Review-Journal) @csstevensphoto

Members of Escaramuza Charra Perlas de Nevada participate in the annual Nevada Day Parade in Carson City on Saturday, Oct. 26, 2019. The parade, which began in 1938, featured over 200 entries. (Chase Stevens/Las Vegas Review-Journal) @csstevensphoto
Thousands of Nevadans gathered Saturday morning in Carson City to celebrate the state’s diverse and encapsulating history.
The parade, dating back to 1938, featured over 200 entries and lasted about 4 hours.
From Burning Man art cars and enthusiasts to a lowrider club and Mexican dancing horses, the parade featured something for everybody.
A variety of law enforcement and military members participated, with a flyover at the start of the parade to kickoff the festivities.