Virginia City Events

Search for more than silver on the Comstock with the Devil Made Me Do It Saloon Crawl, a sampling tour of Virginia City’s historic saloons and confectioners. This 10^th annual event takes place Saturday, Feb. 11, 2023, with participants going on a tasty journey through town sipping signature-themed drinks and enjoying sweet treats along the way.

Want to treat your Valentine to something special? Take it up a notch by adding your choice of all-inclusive overnight romance packages each including a hotel stay, dining credit, wine, or a gift basket. All you need to supply is a little romance by whisking your date to a town where history comes alive. Click the ticket link for package details.

Or simply attend the Devil Made Me Do It Saloon Crawl and show off your relationship status with a big broken heart medallion and be entered for a chance to win prizes. Designated drivers or those who prefer not to drink can register as “Cupid” and receive nonalcoholic drinks and sweet treats for a discounted price.

New in 2023, participating saloons are competing for your vote for the best Valentine’s cocktail and their chance to win the People’s Choice Award.

**ALL EVENTS ARE RAIN OR SHINE AND NON-REFUNDABLE**

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This spring go nuts in Virginia City, Nevada, with the 32^nd Rocky Mountain Oyster Fry taking place Saturday, March 11, 2023, where chefs from all over the region go head-to-head for bragging rights as the best land oyster cooker in the west. There’s no better way to celebrate Saint Patrick’s Day weekend, along with Irish music, a parade and costume contest, than in a place that honors its Irish heritage all year long.

Rocky Mountain Oyster Fry attendees can join in on the Silver State’s largest St. Patrick’s Day celebration by sampling all the fried, pounded, peeled, poached, grilled, smoked, sauteed and braised Rocky Mountain Oysters they desire. The less adventurous eaters can celebrate Virginia City’s Irish heritage with the Ballbreaker Saloon Crawl for even more festive food and drink while discovering some of the oldest, most historic saloons in Nevada. New in 2023, the saloons are competing for the best Irish-themed drink and your vote for the inaugural People’s Choice Award.

Make a weekend of it! Plan and book a room in town before lodging options sell out. View Virginia City’s lodging options here.

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Download the application here. For questions, email at team@liquidblueevents.com.

**EVENT IS RAIN OR SHINE AND NON-REFUNDABLE**

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The 9^th Father-Daughter Day & Dance is the ultimate day date designed to create one unforgettable experience. This is THE event to light up your daughter’s eyes and there’s no better place than historic Virginia City and the magic of Piper’s Opera House to eat and dance with your special someone creating lifelong memories.

Three dance times ensure you and your date have plenty of time to take in all the fun of the day. Dance times are 12:30-1:30 p.m., 2-3 p.m. and 3:30-4:30 p.m. Before or after the dance, explore this historic wonderland with an all-inclusive package that includes an old-time photo to commemorate the day, hot cocoa or coffee, sweet treats, corsage, a photo at the dance, and, to top it off, lunch.

Tickets are sold as dance-only or all-inclusive, offering a whole day of activities.

Get your tickets now and create a memory that will last forever.

**ALL EVENTS ARE RAIN OR SHINE AND NON-REFUNDABLE**

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Forty years of Chili on the Comstock is definitely something to celebrate! Join us May 20-21 along with top chili cooks from around the region to partake in what has become a warm and hearty spring tradition in Virginia City. Combined with a Craft Beer Tour featuring pours from our local saloons and award-winning craft breweries, it’s the most delicious and satisfying way to kick off summer in the Reno-Tahoe region.

Chili cookers are competing to win your vote for the best chili and people’s choice awards. Rejoice at the numerous varieties to sample as the cooks compete for a spot in the International Chili Society World Finals. The Craft Beer Tour offers plenty of cold, refreshing brews poured at stops throughout town.

Make a weekend of it! Plan ahead and book a room. View Virginia City’s lodging options here.

**ALL VCTC EVENTS ARE RAIN OR SHINE AND NON-REFUNDABLE**

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Forty years of Chili on the Comstock is definitely something to celebrate! Join us May 20-21 along with top chili cooks from around the region to partake in what has become a warm and hearty spring tradition in Virginia City. Combined with a Craft Beer Tour featuring pours from our local saloons and award-winning craft breweries, it’s the most delicious and satisfying way to kick off summer in the Reno-Tahoe region.

Chili cookers are competing to win your vote for the best chili and people’s choice awards. Rejoice at the numerous varieties to sample as the cooks compete for a spot in the International Chili Society World Finals. The Craft Beer Tour offers plenty of cold, refreshing brews poured at stops throughout town.

Make a weekend of it! Plan ahead and book a room. View Virginia City’s lodging options here.

**ALL VCTC EVENTS ARE RAIN OR SHINE AND NON-REFUNDABLE**

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The Reno-Tahoe & Comstock Odyssey Relay (RTO) is a relay from Reno to Lake Tahoe and back to Reno that takes participants on a 178-mile loop around the region. Grab a Bloody Mary from the Bucket of Blood and cheer on these spirited runners. It’s tradition!

The relay starts at Wingfield Park along the Truckee River in downtown Reno, then passes through Truckee, California, Tahoe City, California, South Lake Tahoe, Genoa, Carson City and Virginia City before returning to Reno and finishing at Idlewild Park.

The course is divided into 36 legs or segments, with each leg averaging about 5 miles.

Reno-Tahoe & Comstock Odyssey Relay features a shorter Comstock Odyssey Relay portion.

For more information, go to RenoTahoeOdyssey.com.

Fourth of July on the Comstock is about as patriotic as you can get. This historic town’s Independence Day celebration is pure Americana with a jovial atmosphere all day leading up to a spectacular fireworks show. The streets are decked in red, white and blue. The parade features docent groups, classic cars and car clubs, first responders, military and veteran organizations and more. A free concert takes place before the fireworks with David John & the Comstock Cowboys. When it comes to the main show, you’re guaranteed to feel the boom of the fireworks in your bones as the display shoots into the night sky towering above the small mountain town.

Fourth of July on the Comstock activities include:

12 p.m. – Fourth of July Parade. Complete the parade entry form below.
6 p.m. – David John & the Comstock Cowboys Free Second Amendment Concert at the Bucket of Blood parking lot
Dusk – Fireworks Spectacular

Throughout the Fourth of July on the Comstock weekend, V&T Railroad will be running its steam trains.

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Our 4th of July Parade on the Comstock is about as patriotic as you can get. Virginia City’s 4th of July is pure Americana with a jovial atmosphere all day and night. The streets are decked in red, white and blue. The parade is full of candy-throwing, classic cars and car clubs, first responders, military, veteran organizations and more.

Complete the parade entry form below.

Stay for the rest of the festivities including a free concert taking place before the fireworks with David John & the Comstock Cowboys. When it comes to the main show, you’re guaranteed to feel the boom of the fireworks in your bones as the display shoots into the night sky towering above the small mountain town.

4th of July on the Comstock activities include:

12 p.m. – 4th of July Parade
6 p.m. – David John & the Comstock Cowboys Free Second Amendment Concert at the Bucket of Blood parking lot
Dusk – Fireworks Spectacular

Throughout the weekend, the V&T Railroad will be running its steam trains.

Our 4th of July fireworks are made possible by contributions from our community and visitors. To donate, click here and on the Payment Type dropdown, select “4th of July Donations.”

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Hot August Nights Kick-off & Cruise brings together old cars and an old town. Step back in time and revel in the sights and sounds of yesteryear with the region’s most prominent classic car event. The town comes alive with rumbling engines and nostalgic tunes to kick-off the event along with a classic parade of classics. Walk around the historic streets to see an array of cars and enjoy free entertainment. As the host venue for the official kick-off for the weeklong festival, it’s a party with free live music, a poker run, cruises and a celebrity Show-n-Shine.

Make a weekend of it. Plan ahead and book a room for the Hot August Nights Kick-off & Cruise before lodging options sell out. View Virginia City’s lodging options here.

For more information, go to HotAugustNights.net

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Hot August Nights Kick-off & Cruise brings together old cars and an old town. Step back in time and revel in the sights and sounds of yesteryear with the region’s most prominent classic car event. The town comes alive with rumbling engines and nostalgic tunes to kick-off the event along with a classic parade of classics. Walk around the historic streets to see an array of cars and enjoy free entertainment. As the host venue for the official kick-off for the weeklong festival, it’s a party with free live music, a poker run, cruises and a celebrity Show-n-Shine.

Make a weekend of it. Plan ahead and book a room for the Hot August Nights Kick-off & Cruise before lodging options sell out. View Virginia City’s lodging options here.

For more information, go to HotAugustNights.net

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Celebrate the American labor movement and all the achievements of workers in our country during our annual Labor Day Parade.

Virginia City is proud to honor and celebrate the men and women who have made our country what it is today.

Complete the parade entry form below.

The camels, ostriches, zebras and good old-fashioned family fun returns with the 64^th International Camel & Ostrich Races, Sept. 8-10, right here in historic Virginia City. This hilarious and family-favorite tradition started as a prank between two newspaper editors more than 60 years ago and remains as silly and fun as its origin.

The International Camel & Ostrich Races bring the laughs for the whole family as jockeys, both professional and amateur, race their camels, ostriches and zebras around the horseshoe track to the roars of the crowd. You never know what might happen! It’s a comical racing spectacle guaranteed to leave the entire family laughing. You can even catch a ride on a camel – a photo op not to be missed.

With four shows to choose from, there’s no reason to miss this uproarious event. Friday night, Sept. 8, enjoy Hot Camel Nights, an evening show with discounted rates for locals. Saturday, Sept. 9 catch the 10 a.m. or the 2 p.m. show and the up-close and personal Camel Hump to C Street. Then Sunday, Sept. 10 is Family Day with a show at noon and the first 100 kids ride a camel for free. Gates open an hour in advance of each show start.

Make a weekend of it! Plan ahead and book a room. View our lodging options here.

**EVENT IS RAIN OR SHINE AND NON-REFUNDABLE**

Photo and/or video may be produced from this event, and by purchasing this ticket you are consenting to allow your likeness to be used in future Virginia City marketing materials.

The camels, ostriches, zebras and good old-fashioned family fun returns with the 64^th International Camel & Ostrich Races, Sept. 8-10, right here in historic Virginia City. This hilarious and family-favorite tradition started as a prank between two newspaper editors more than 60 years ago and remains as silly and fun as its origin.

The International Camel & Ostrich Races bring the laughs for the whole family as jockeys, both professional and amateur, race their camels, ostriches and zebras around the horseshoe track to the roars of the crowd. You never know what might happen! It’s a comical racing spectacle guaranteed to leave the entire family laughing. You can even catch a ride on a camel – a photo op not to be missed.

With four shows to choose from, there’s no reason to miss this uproarious event. Friday night, Sept. 8, enjoy Hot Camel Nights, an evening show with discounted rates for locals. Saturday, Sept. 9 catch the 10 a.m. or the 2 p.m. show and the up-close and personal Camel Hump to C Street. Then Sunday, Sept. 10 is Family Day with a show at noon and the first 100 kids ride a camel for free. Gates open an hour in advance of each show start.

Make a weekend of it! Plan ahead and book a room. View our lodging options here.

**EVENT IS RAIN OR SHINE AND NON-REFUNDABLE**

Photo and/or video may be produced from this event, and by purchasing this ticket you are consenting to allow your likeness to be used in future Virginia City marketing materials.

The camels, ostriches, zebras and good old-fashioned family fun returns with the 64^th International Camel & Ostrich Races, Sept. 8-10, right here in historic Virginia City. This hilarious and family-favorite tradition started as a prank between two newspaper editors more than 60 years ago and remains as silly and fun as its origin.

The International Camel & Ostrich Races bring the laughs for the whole family as jockeys, both professional and amateur, race their camels, ostriches and zebras around the horseshoe track to the roars of the crowd. You never know what might happen! It’s a comical racing spectacle guaranteed to leave the entire family laughing. You can even catch a ride on a camel – a photo op not to be missed.

With four shows to choose from, there’s no reason to miss this uproarious event. Friday night, Sept. 8, enjoy Hot Camel Nights, an evening show with discounted rates for locals. Saturday, Sept. 9 catch the 10 a.m. or the 2 p.m. show and the up-close and personal Camel Hump to C Street. Then Sunday, Sept. 10 is Family Day with a show at noon and the first 100 kids ride a camel for free. Gates open an hour in advance of each show start.

Make a weekend of it! Plan ahead and book a room. View our lodging options here.

**EVENT IS RAIN OR SHINE AND NON-REFUNDABLE**

Photo and/or video may be produced from this event, and by purchasing this ticket you are consenting to allow your likeness to be used in future Virginia City marketing materials.

The camels, ostriches, zebras and good old-fashioned family fun returns with the 64^th International Camel & Ostrich Races, Sept. 8-10, right here in historic Virginia City. This hilarious and family-favorite tradition started as a prank between two newspaper editors more than 60 years ago and remains as silly and fun as its origin.

The International Camel & Ostrich Races bring the laughs for the whole family as jockeys, both professional and amateur, race their camels, ostriches and zebras around the horseshoe track to the roars of the crowd. You never know what might happen! It’s a comical racing spectacle guaranteed to leave the entire family laughing. You can even catch a ride on a camel – a photo op not to be missed.

With four shows to choose from, there’s no reason to miss this uproarious event. Friday night, Sept. 8, enjoy Hot Camel Nights, an evening show with discounted rates for locals. Saturday, Sept. 9 catch the 10 a.m. or the 2 p.m. show and the up-close and personal Camel Hump to C Street. Then Sunday, Sept. 10 is Family Day with a show at noon and the first 100 kids ride a camel for free. Gates open an hour in advance of each show start.

Make a weekend of it! Plan ahead and book a room. View our lodging options here.

**EVENT IS RAIN OR SHINE AND NON-REFUNDABLE**

Photo and/or video may be produced from this event, and by purchasing this ticket you are consenting to allow your likeness to be used in future Virginia City marketing materials.

The Comstock rumbles when Virginia City hosts this raucous celebration of music, metal and motorcycles during the Street Vibrations Fall Rally. Thousands of bikers cruise into this historic mining town making it one of the largest gatherings during the annual event.

Make a weekend of it! Plan ahead and book a room in town before lodging options sell out. View Virginia City’s lodging options here.

For more information on the Street Vibrations Fall Rally, visit www.roadshowsreno.com.

Photo and/or video may be produced from this event.

The Comstock rumbles when Virginia City hosts this raucous celebration of music, metal and motorcycles during the Street Vibrations Fall Rally. Thousands of bikers cruise into this historic mining town making it one of the largest gatherings during the annual event.

Make a weekend of it! Plan ahead and book a room in town before lodging options sell out. View Virginia City’s lodging options here.

For more information on the Street Vibrations Fall Rally, visit www.roadshowsreno.com.

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October is Hauntober in Virginia City. As one of America’s most haunted towns, there’s no better place to spend October than immersed in events taking place all month long with most focused on our town’s haunted past. Hauntober highlight events include Cemetery Gin’s Hunt for Spirits, Bats in the Belfry Guided Ghost tours, the annual World Championship Outhouse Races, V&T Railroad Pumpkin Patch and evening adult Lighted Trains, Hauntober Parade, Safe Trick or Treat, paranormal and haunted tours at several attractions and much, much more.

October Events

V&T Railroad Pumpkin Patch Train, Oct. 14 & 15 and 21-22: A pumpkin patch is fall’s ultimate playground for kids so why not make an adventure of it with a train ride to the Gold Hill Pumpkin Patch? Purchase train tickets at VirginiaTruckee.com.

Spirits Made Me Do It, Oct. 28, 11 a.m. – 4 p.m.: Embark on a fun and tasty tour through town. This is a 21+ event.

Halloween Weekend and Halloween Night Events

Halloween Ghost Investigation and Sleepover at St. Mary’s Art Center, dates to be announced: St. Mary’s Art Center is offering an opportunity to spend the night in this beautiful 1875 building. Originally built as a hospital for the Comstock miners, then abandoned for many years, St. Mary’s was saved from demolition by Father Meinecke in 1964. Spend the evening with ghost investigative team, W.I.G.S. (Women Investigating Ghost Sightings) and explore the possibility of connecting with those who have walked the halls in the past. Details and reservations.

Electric Halloween Steam Train of Lights, dates to be announced: Get in the haunted spirit with a ride on this spooky, 40-minute round-trip route that comes alive underneath the dark skies with brilliant LED lighting. Tickets available online.

Mackay Mansion Haunted House, dates to be announced:  Be immersed in this haunted house, set in a 1950s hospital inside the historic Mackay Mansion. Click here for details.

Fourth Ward School Museum’s Victorian All Hallow’s Eve Ball, dates to be announced: Disneyland’s European Haunted Mansion is a copy of this historic building. Explore it on the eve of Halloween with this adults-only evening, including music and dancing, a costume contest, flashlight tours, tarot readings, light snacks and drinks. For tickets visit FourthWardSchool.org.

Hauntober Parade, Oct. 31, 4:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.: Goblins of all ages dressed to scare are invited to participate in the Hauntober Parade on Halloween night. Adults, kids and even pets are encouraged to wear a costume and join in the parade and participate in the costume contest with prizes ranging from a wine gift basket to gift cards. Check-in and costume contest starts at 4:30 p.m. at the Virginia City Jerky Company.  The parade will begin at 5 p.m.

Virginia City Cemetery, Oct. 31, 5:30 to 11 p.m.: Once a year, on Halloween, the gates to the old Silver Terrace Cemetery stay open for visitors to stroll past dusk. Here, souls rest in peace but their stories live forever. Take a self-guided tour with the downloadable audio tour, available online. Cost is $5 for adults and $3 for children 12 and under. Proceeds benefit the Comstock Cemetery Foundation. For more information, visit online.

Hauntober Safe Trick-or-Treating, Oct. 31, 6 to 8 p.m.: Stick around after the parade for safe trick-or-treating at the many shops along the boardwalk.

Happening All Month Long

Haunted Adventure Pass: Spooky adventures in Virginia City start at the Visitors Center where visitors can get their Haunted Adventure Pass for discounted access to Virginia City’s Hauntober attractions. The pass includes a Bats in the Belfry Ghost Tours, access to the Haunted Washoe Club Museum and a tour of Piper’s Opera House. Purchase passes at the Visitors Center, 86 South C Street. Reservations for the Bats in the Belfry must be made in advance by calling 775-815-1050. Washoe Club tours fill up quickly, so get here early to reserve your spot.

Bats in the Belfry Guided Ghost Tours: If you want to know where the most haunted locations are in Virginia City, this is the tour for you. Take a walk around this historically haunted town and learn about the lively souls that still occupy it today. Visit VirginiaCityGhostTours.com to book a reservation.

Tours at Piper’s Opera House, select days: Historic Piper’s Opera House has its fair share of paranormal tales over the years. Take a guided tour and hear the stories along with the history of this historic opera house. Tickets are $5 per person. Check the calendar online at PipersOperaHouse.com for tour dates.

Haunted Virginia City Escape Room & Haunted Ghost Town – Thrill-seekers have the opportunity to try their hand at the Haunted Virginia City Escape Room. This escape room is one of the most challenging in the area. For more thrills, take a stroll, or maybe run, through the Haunted Ghost Town. This walk-through attraction is sure to entertain. The Virginia City Escape Room must be booked online in advance at VCEscapeRoom.com. The Haunted Ghost Town is just $5 per person paid onsite.

Mackay Mansion Paranormal Tours – Investigate one of the town’s most haunted locations, the Mackay Mansion, with special paranormal tours. Reserve in advance online or by calling 775-847-0156.

Washoe Club Haunted Tours, offered daily, times vary – Featured multiple times on “Ghost Adventures,” The Washoe Club and Haunted Museum offers daily ghost tours. Private, overnight investigations can also be booked. Get details at TheWashoeClubMuseum.com.

Haunted Hotels

For the ultimate thrill-seekers, there’s no more complete way to do it than stay the night in one of Virginia City’s haunted hotels. There’s plenty to choose from, including:

• Gold Hill Hotel – Nevada’s oldest operating hotel with abounding stories of the ghosts of children running the halls and the scent of roses that appears randomly when a spirit is said to be present. Visit net to book.
• Silver Queen Hotel – allegedly haunted by one or more of the working women who did business in the hotel, this establishment was built in 1876 and is considered one of the most haunted locations in town. The hotel offers paranormal investigations for an additional fee. Go to net to book.
• Mary’s Art Center – Originally built in 1875 as Virginia City’s hospital, this majestic building offers 16 guest rooms for artists retreats, or anyone looking to stay in Virginia City. Paranormal investigations are offered monthly or can be booked as a private tour and the building is reported to have very active paranormal spirits. Visit StMarysArtCenter.org for details.
• Tahoe House Hotel – Dating back to 1859, this property offers plenty of tales of paranormal encounters from guests over the years. Renovated in 2020, it features five rooms with balconies overlooking C Street, along with a lobby bar, great room and courtyard. Book at com.
• More lodging options are available at VisitVirginiaCityNV.com.

Wipe your calendars for the first weekend in October for the 32^nd World Championship Outhouse Races, Oct. 7-8 right here on C Street in Virginia City. This free event dates back to when outdoor plumbing was outlawed and our angry residents took to the streets with their outhouses in protest – and the tradition was born. Way to go!

This hilarious event pits teams of costumed outhouse racers against each other in an all-out potty race as they push their homemade outhouses down C Street toward the toilet paper finish line all to claim the top latrine title of Grand Champion. The Parade of Outhouses begins each day at noon with races immediately following.

Think you can push pretty hard? Register your team of outhouse racers and push your outhouse in front of a crowd of cheering, laughing spectators. Heck, you could even earn a cash prize for a number one!

Not sure how to build a racing outhouse? That’s okay. We have a limited number of racing shacks we can provide on a first-come, first-served basis. Or we can provide plans to build your own throne.

Ready to roll?

• Learn how you can build your own World Championship Outhouse. We’ll provide the specifications and registration information.
• Or if you have an outhouse, register your team.
• Become a vendor.

Make a weekend of it! Plan ahead and book a room in town. View our lodging options here.

**ALL VCTC EVENTS ARE RAIN OR SHINE AND NON-REFUNDABLE**

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Wipe your calendars for the first weekend in October for the 32^nd World Championship Outhouse Races, Oct. 7-8 right here on C Street in Virginia City. This free event dates back to when outdoor plumbing was outlawed and our angry residents took to the streets with their outhouses in protest – and the tradition was born. Way to go!

This hilarious event pits teams of costumed outhouse racers against each other in an all-out potty race as they push their homemade outhouses down C Street toward the toilet paper finish line all to claim the top latrine title of Grand Champion. The Parade of Outhouses begins each day at noon with races immediately following.

Think you can push pretty hard? Register your team of outhouse racers and push your outhouse in front of a crowd of cheering, laughing spectators. Heck, you could even earn a cash prize for a number one!

Not sure how to build a racing outhouse? That’s okay. We have a limited number of racing shacks we can provide on a first-come, first-served basis. Or we can provide plans to build your own throne.

Ready to roll?

• Learn how you can build your own World Championship Outhouse. We’ll provide the specifications and registration information.
• Or if you have an outhouse, register your team.
• Become a vendor.

Make a weekend of it! Plan ahead and book a room in town. View our lodging options here.

**ALL VCTC EVENTS ARE RAIN OR SHINE AND NON-REFUNDABLE**

Photo and/or video may be produced from this event.

Embark on this tasty excursion through Virginia City’s many haunts.

Tickets and details to be announced.

Click here for a full event schedule of month-long activities and Halloween Weekend activities.

**EVENT IS RAIN OR SHINE AND NON-REFUNDABLE**

The Parade of Lights & Magical Christmas Fireworks Show make Christmas on the Comstock shine.

Parade of Lights
Dec. 2 and Dec. 9 at 5 PM

See the spirit of Christmas travel through our historic town as Christmas cheer lights up the streets with our annual Parade of Lights. Everyone is welcome to participate! Bring the entire family and join in the fun. Sip some hot cocoa and enjoy sweet treats from our local shops as you take in the warmth of the Christmas spirit.

Parade of Lights lineup starts at 4:30 p.m. at Fourth Ward School. Light up your vehicle, add some music and join in the festivities!

Participants are encouraged to cruise back and forth through the town until the fireworks start at 6 p.m. If you are a walking group, you’ll be at the front of the line so vehicles can cruise C Street.

Complete the online parade entry form here to receive all the details.

Magical Christmas Fireworks Show
Dec. 2 and Dec. 9 at 6 PM

Nothing says holiday magic like fireworks during the holidays. And Virginia City’s Magical Christmas Fireworks Show is just that – Christmas magic. It’s just that extra sparkle needed to make your family truly believe that the spirit of Christmas is alive. Join us for this special holiday firework show taking place after the Parade of Lights. ⁠

The Parade of Lights & Magical Christmas Fireworks Show make Christmas on the Comstock shine.

Parade of Lights
Dec. 2 and Dec. 9 at 5 PM

See the spirit of Christmas travel through our historic town as Christmas cheer lights up the streets with our annual Parade of Lights. Everyone is welcome to participate! Bring the entire family and join in the fun. Sip some hot cocoa and enjoy sweet treats from our local shops as you take in the warmth of the Christmas spirit.

Parade of Lights lineup starts at 4:30 p.m. at Fourth Ward School. Light up your vehicle, add some music and join in the festivities!

Participants are encouraged to cruise back and forth through the town until the fireworks start at 6 p.m. If you are a walking group, you’ll be at the front of the line so vehicles can cruise C Street.

Complete the online parade entry form here to receive all the details.

Magical Christmas Fireworks Show
Dec. 2 and Dec. 9 at 6 PM

Nothing says holiday magic like fireworks during the holidays. And Virginia City’s Magical Christmas Fireworks Show is just that – Christmas magic. It’s just that extra sparkle needed to make your family truly believe that the spirit of Christmas is alive. Join us for this special holiday firework show taking place after the Parade of Lights. ⁠