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 15- 11th annual Devil Made me do it crawl (Taste testing from most of the bars)
MARCH 15- Rocky Mountain Oyster Fry (You'll definitely have a ball at this event! literally)
March 15 St. Paddy Made Me Do It crawl (Taste testing from most of the bars)
APRIL 12- Father Daughter Dance (Dads, take your special baby girl to this event)
APRIL26-27- Annual VC Grand Prix Motocross Race
APRIL 17- F.A.S.T Model A Hill Climb
MAY 17-18- Annual Chili On The Comstock (Enjoy samples of home cooked chili)
May 24- V&T Steam Train Kickoff
May 31- Reno Tahoe Odyssey Relay (Train)
JUNE-6-8 Street Vibrations Motorcycle Spring Rally
JUNE 21 - Kids Fest Fourth Ward School
July-4- Free Comstock Second Amendment Concert
August 1-2 - Hot August Nights (Enjoy classic cars from the past)
August 16-17- Art Walk On The Comstock
August VC- Motorcycle Roundup
Aug / Sept 29-1 - Heritage Civil War Days / Comstock Rock Drilling
SEPTEMBER 5-7- 64th International Camel & Ostrich Races
September TBD - Dayton Valley Days (in Old Town, Dayton)
September 13-14- VC Hill Climb
September 20- 100 Mile Endurance Horse Race
SEPTEMBER 25-28 - - Street Vibrations Motorcycle Fall Rally
October 1-31- Hauntober
OCTOBER 4-5 - 36th World Championship Outhouse Races
October 9-12- Gold rush Off-road Race
OCTOBER 25 - Spirits Made Me Do It Crawl
OCTOBER 31 - Hauntober - Children's Parade
November 1-Nevada State hood Ball
November 28-30- Candy Cane Express / Train O Lights
December 1-21 Christmas On The Comstock
December 12-13- Candy Cane Express / Train O Lights
December 19-21- Candy Cane Express / Train O Lights
DECEMBER TBA - Annual Tree Lighting 5 p.m. International Parking Lot
DECEMBER TBA-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.