Constitution Day Parade to headline a busy a weekend in Nevada City
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The parade, which starts at 2 p.m. on Sunday, Sept. 13, features more than 100 entries and caps a number of other activities that includes Civil War re-enactments in Pioneer Park , the Gold Country Duck Race on the rapids of Deer Creek and a free big band concert by the Nevada County Concert Band in the downtown historic district.
The 43rd Annual Constitution Day Parade tops a weekend of festivities on the weekend of Sept.12-13 in Nevada City.
Nevada City's Constitution Day Parade has been a local tradition since 1967 and is reported to be the oldest and largest Constitution observance in western America.
The parade, which starts at 2 p.m. on Sunday, features more than 100 entries and caps a number of other activities that includes Civil War re-enactments in Pioneer Park , the Gold Country Duck Race on the rapids of Deer Creek and a free big band concert by the Nevada County Concert Band in the downtown historic district.
The parade through the downtown historic district includes marching bands, floats, antique autos, equestrians, politicians and perennial crowd favorites such as the Ophir Prison Marching Kazoo Band and the Famous Marching Presidents of Nevada City (see www.marchingpresidents.org.), a humorous but reverent group that portrays each U.S. president, first ladies and secret service agents.
Nevada City is known for its classic small town spirit and unique events. With a population of 3,000, Nevada City swells to 10,000 or more on Constitution Day.
Celebrants should plan to arrive about an hour before parade time to get a good vantage point along the parade route. Out-of-town visitors should book local accommodations early.
Nevada City is located on the forested western slope of the Sierra Nevada mountains midway between Sacramento and Lake Tahoe. From Sacramento, take eastbound Interstate 80 to Auburn and Highway 49 north to Nevada City. From Reno, take westbound I-80 and westbound State Route 20.
For more information and a complete weekend schedule of events, contact the Nevada City Chamber of Commerce, 132 Main Street, Nevada City, CA 95959. Call the chamber at (530) 265-2692 or (800) 655-NJOY or see www.nevadacitychamber.com.
Constitution Day weekend events
Civil War Battle Re-enactments, Pioneer Park
Saturday at 1 and 4 p.m., Sunday at 11 a.m.
Gold Country Duck Race, Deer Creek at The Plaza
Saturday at 11 a.m.
Nevada County Concert Band Free Outdoor Concert, Pine Street
Saturday at 5:30 p.m.
43rd annual Constitution Day parade, Broad Street
Sunday at 2 p.m.
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