schedule of events 2024
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 (Cancelled by VCTC)
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 10- 11th annual Devil Made me do it crawl (Taste testing from most of the bars)
MARCH 16- Rocky Mountain Oyster Fry (You'll definitely have a ball at this event! literally)
March 16- Reno Tahoe Comedy Show at Pipers
APRIL 13- Father Daughter Dance (Dads, take your special baby girl to this event)
APRIL 27-Reno Tahoe Comedy Show at Pipers
April - Mark Twain Days- Downtown Carson City 10-4
APRIL27-28- Annual VC Grand Prix Motocross Race
MAY 18-19- Annual Chili On The Comstock (Enjoy samples of home cooked chili)
May 25- V&T Steam Train Kickoff
JUNE-7-9 Street Vibrations Motorcycle Spring Rally
JUNE 22 - (Formerly Reno) Rodeo Parade
July-4- Free Comstock Second Amendment Concert
JULY6 -Reno Tahoe Comedy Show at Pipers
AUGUST 2-3 - Hot August Nights (Enjoy classic cars from the past)
AUGUST TBD- Silent Rider Street Dance
August 24-25- Art Walk On The Comstock
August 31-Reno Tahoe Comedy Show at Pipers
Aug / Sept 31-2 - Heritage Civil War Days / Comstock Rock Drilling
SEPTEMBER 6-8 - 64th International Camel & Ostrich Races
September TBD - Dayton Valley Days (in Old Town, Dayton)
SEPTEMBER 26-29 - - Street Vibrations Motorcycle Fall Rally
September 14-15- Ferarri Hill Climb
September 21- 100 Mile Endurance Horse Race
October 5- Reno Tahoe Comedy Show at Pipers
OCTOBER 5-6 - 35th World Championship Outhouse Races
OCTOBER 26 - Spirits Made Me Do It Crawl
OCTOBER 31 - Hauntober - Children's Parade
Dec / Nov 29-1 Candy Cane Express / Train O Lights
DECEMBER 1 - Annual Tree Lighting 5 p.m. International Parking Lot
DECEMBER 7 -The Grinch Made Me Do it Saloon Crawl
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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.
Silent Riders on 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.