schedule of events 2023
You will find many Silent Riders at these parades we celebrate:
St. Patrick's Day Parade
Memorial Day Parade-Where we honor the fallen
Reno Rodeo Parade
4th of July Parade / Fireworks spectacular!
Labor day Parade
Dayton Valley Days
Veteran's Day Parade
Christmas Parades / Magical Christmas Fireworks Show
( no discharging of firearms will occur)
Additional Events:
You may see Silent Riders at the following events or strolling the boardwalk!
JANUARY-Month Long-Virginia City is open for business, its Warm inside the shops, perfect time for local communities to visit.
FEBRUARY 11th- Devil Made me do it crawl (Taste testing from most of the bars)
MARCH 11th- Rocky Mountain Oyster Fry (You'll definitely have a ball at this event! literally)
APRIL 15th- Father Daughter Dance (Dads, take your special baby girl to this event)
APRIL tbd- Easter Bonnet Pet Parade, its a howl! CANCELLED
APRIL 21- Pipers Opera House- 5-7 p.m. (Mark Twain Days Kickoff)
April 22-23 - Mark Twain Days- Downtown Carson City 10-4
APRIL29-30- Annual VC Grand Prix Motocross Race
MAY 20-21- Annual Chili On The Comstock (Enjoy samples of home cooked chili)
May 20- Black Irish Band at Pipers Opera House
JUNE-2-4 Street Vibrations Motorcycle Spring Rally
JUNE TBD - (Formerly Reno) Rodeo Parade
JUNE 17 - Women With Wheels Car Show
JULY 28-29 - Hot August Nights (Enjoy classic cars from the past)
AUGUST 3 - Hot August Nights Poker Run
AUGUST 12- Silent Rider Street Dance
SEPTEMBER 2-3 - Heritage Civil War Days / Comstock Rock Drilling
SEPTEMBER 8-10 - 64th International Camel & Ostrich Races
September TBD - Dayton Valley Days (in Old Town, Dayton)
SEPTEMBER 21-24 - - Street Vibrations Motorcycle Fall Rally
OCTOBER 7-8 - 33rd World Championship Outhouse Races
OCTOBER 28 - Spirits Made Me Do It Crawl
OCTOBER 31 - Hauntober - Children's Parade
November 24-26 Candy Cane Express / Train O Lights
DECEMBER 2 -The Grinch Made Me Do it Saloon Crawl
DECEMBER TBD - Annual Tree Lighting 6 p.m. International Parking Lot
Our group also quietly supports the community through volunteer work ranging from holiday decorating to events at Piper's Opera House.
We have represented the Comstock at various events in Carson City, Minden, Reno, Dayton and across the region.
Fun Fact
Patch me up!
Built in 1876, The St. Mary Louise Hospital was originally established by the Sisters of Charity and Bishop Patrick Manogue. The 36-room hospital included five wards and 12 private rooms that could accommodate more than 70 patients.
Parade Photos Galore!
Along with continuing the traditions of the past, strolling the boardwalk and speaking with visitors about Virginia City History, the Silent Riders participate in a number of special events in town throughout the year. You can find us in virtually every parade that Virginia City has. There is one almost every month, in fact!
Dig Deeper to see photos from some events we have participated in.
Videos
Silent Riders / Virginia City
Fun Fact
Can you spare a dime?
By the mid 1870's almost $370 million of silver ore had been extracted from the Comstock Lode. With such wealth for a town of its size, Virginia City became known as the “richest place on earth.
Announcement
The Silent Riders will be in the 4th of July Parade shooting' Up a storm, Come cheer us on!