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Nevada City Constitution Day Parade
Nevada City, CA · Arts & Culture
- When
- September 20, 2026
- Where
- Downtown Nevada City (Broad St / Pine St) · Nevada City · CA
- Cost
- Not confirmed
- Status
- Confirmed from the organizer's published schedule
A small-town parade held every September since 1967, billed by organisers as the oldest and largest Constitution Day observance in the western United States. Marching bands, antique autos, equestrians, and the town's costumed Marching Presidents troupe move through historic downtown Nevada City. The 2026 parade carries a Constitution Day theme tied to Paul Revere's ride.
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