Governor Encourages High School Marching Bands
to Join in Nevada Day Celebration
GOVERNOR JIM GIBBONS urges each and every high school marching band in Nevada to join in the celebration of Nevada Day in Carson City. This year, Carson City will host the first annual Nevada Day Battle of the Bands—USSBA (U.S. Scholastic Band Association) Reno/Tahoe Marching Band Competition. This competition will feature both a parade and a field element, the overall winner of both events being awarded the Governor's Grand Champion Trophy.
Governor Gibbons recognizes the great tradition of the Nevada Day Parade and the benefits of celebrating our state's heritage. To revitalize the Nevada Day celebration, the Governor has worked with Nevada Day officials to create a new high school marching band competition, adding a traditional field band competition to the parade. The Governor will be highlighting this new tradition with the awarding of the Governor's Grand Champion Trophy to the best overall marching band.
Nevada Day is the State's opportunity to celebrate its rich history. Nevada was admitted to the Union on October 31, 1864, making Nevada Day officially October 31st of each year. However, the Nevada State Legislature approved the celebration of Nevada Day on the last Friday in October, beginning in 2000. This year, Nevada Day will be observed on Friday, October 26th, with the parade being held on Saturday, October 27th, beginning at 10:00 a.m. Following the parade, a field competition will begin at 4:00 p.m. at the Carson High School stadium.
The Nevada Day celebration is more than a century old. Nevada Day activities include numerous contests, arts, music, and other family-oriented activities. The theme for this year's Nevada Day Parade will be "Mysteries of Nevada—AREA 51." The First Annual Nevada Day Battle of the Bands/USSBA Reno/Tahoe Marching Band Competition will surely add an exciting element to the festivities and enjoyment to all who attend.
For more band competition information and for entry forms, please consult the contacts listed below:
Field competition: Jeff Goldstein, USSBA, at (610) 821-0345 or jgoldstein@yea.org
Parade competition: Nevada Day Parade at www.nevadaday.com
