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    Nevada Day parade, sunny skies this week in Northern Nevada

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    It’s a four-day week for state workers and students in the Silver State. The three-day Nevada Day holiday weekend kicks off on Friday, with celebrations in Carson City on Saturday.

    Nevada’s actual 160th statehood anniversary isn’t until next Thursday, October 31. If you’re looking for some local history to commemorate this week on the actual date:

    • October 22, 1846: The Donner Party reached the Truckee Meadows and camped here until October 28.
    • October 23, 1909: Mackay Athletic Field (the original, not the current one) was dedicated before a rugby match.
    • October 23, 1926: The original Reno Arch was dedicated.

    Will this week be remembered and celebrated in Nevada for another century? No, probably not, but at least we have sunny skies, moderate temperatures and a full slate of big shows this weekend. Here’s what’s on the agenda in Northern Nevada for the week of October 21-27, 2024.

    Northern Nevada Events, October 21-27

    High School Football, Oct. 24-26: Carson, Douglas, Galena, North Valleys and Pyramid Lake play at home Thursday night; Fernley, McQueen and Spanish Springs play at home on Friday at 7 p.m., and Silver Stage and Truckee host home games on Saturday afternoon at 1 p.m. For matchups and game times, visit niaa.com.

    Bush, October 25: This group became big in the post-grunge ’90s with radio hits like ‘Everything Zen’, ‘Glycerine’ and ‘The Chemicals Between Us’. With singer/guitarist Gavin Rossdale as the only member left from those early heydays, Bush is back in Reno for this 8 p.m. show at the Grand Theater, Grand Sierra Resort and Casino, 2500 E. 2nd St., Reno. Tickets cost $40-$70. For more information, call 775-789-1115 or visit grandsierraresort.com.

    Stryper, October 25: With three of its members from their ’80s heyday – including guitarist/singer Michael Sweet – Stryper is perhaps the best-known Christian metal band. It released a new album last month called “When We Were Kings.” The band will play the South Shore Room, Harrah’s Lake Tahoe, 15 Highway 50, Stateline, at 7 p.m. Tickets cost €60-€80. For more information, call 800-342-7724 or visit harveystahoe.com.

    Nevada Day, October 26: The state capital will host its annual celebration of all things Nevada on Saturday, starting with a balloon launch at 8 a.m. and continuing with the Nevada Day Parade starting at 10 a.m. and a post-parade celebration from 3 to 6 p.m. . , visit nevadaday.com.

    Sarah Silverman, October 26: With a sharp style that has earned her a devoted following, Silverman continues to move between acting roles and stand-up shows in her career. Her “Postmortem” tour stops at Grande Exposition Hall, Silver Legacy Resort Casino, 407 N. Virginia St., Reno, at 8 p.m. Tickets are $70-$110. For more information, call 775-325-7401 or visit caesars.com/silverlegacyreno.

    Space Laces, October 26: This year’s Halloween Bass Ball will be headlined by this DJ/artist known for his bass-heavy beats. The entire show starts at 8 p.m. at Cargo, Whitney Peak Hotel, 255 N. Virginia St., Reno. Tickets are $45. For more information, call 775-398-5400 or visit cargoreno.com.

    Parker McCollum, October 26: Part of the most recent wave of ‘Texas Dirt’ country bands, McCollum combines traditional country and more modern indie rock styles in his music. His biggest country hits are ‘Burn It Down’, ‘To Be Loved by You’ and ‘Pretty Heart’. He plays at the Tahoe Blue Event Center, 75 US Highway 50, Stateline, at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $30-$90. For more information, call 775-589-2056 or visit tahoeblueeventcenter.com.

    Yuridia, October 27: Starting in the 2000s, this singer became a hit in Mexico for her mix of Latin pop, soul music and regional Mexican styles. She will perform at the Grande Exposition Hall, Silver Legacy Resort Casino, 407 N. Virginia St., Reno, at 8 p.m. Tickets are $55-$85. For more information, call 775-325-7401 or visit caesars.com/silverlegacyreno.

    Northern Nevada Weather, October 21-27

    Monday: Mostly sunny, with highs in the low 70s in the valleys and in the upper 50s to upper 60s at higher elevations. Mostly clear at night, with lows in the low 40s in the valleys and in the 30s at higher elevations.

    Tuesday: Sunny, with highs in the mid 70s in the valleys and in the low 60s to low 70s at higher elevations. Mostly clear at night, with lows in the low 40s in the valleys and in the low 30s to low 40s at higher elevations.

    Wednesday: Sunny, with highs in the upper 70s in the valleys and in the low 60s to low 70s at higher elevations. Mostly clear at night, with lows in the mid 40s in the valleys and in the low 30s to low 40s at higher elevations.

    Thursday: Sunny, with highs in the low 70s in the valleys and upper 50s to upper 60s at higher elevations. Partly cloudy tonight with lows in the low 40s in the valleys; a chance of rain or snow at higher elevations, with lows in the upper 20s to upper 30s.

    Friday: Sunny and cooler, with highs in the upper 60s in the valleys and in the low 50s to low 60s at higher elevations. Mostly clear at night, with lows in the mid-30s in the valleys and mid-20s to mid-30s at higher elevations.

    Saturday: Sunny, with highs in the upper 60s in the valleys and mid 50s to mid 60s at higher elevations. Mostly clear at night, with lows in the upper 30s in the valleys and mid-20s to mid-30s at higher elevations.

    Sunday: Sunny, with highs in the upper 60s in the valleys and mid 50s to mid 60s at higher elevations. Mostly clear at night, with lows in the upper 30s in the valleys and mid-20s to mid-30s at higher elevations.

    Road construction in Northern Nevada, October 21-27

    I-80, west Reno: Lane shortenings and overnight ramp closures will continue as part of a multi-year project to repaving and improving the stretch of highway between West McCarran and Keystone. Expect lane shifts and speed reductions.

    Lakeside Drive, Holcomb Ranch Lane and West Huffaker Lane, Reno: Lane and road closures will continue through late fall as the Nevada Department of Transportation works to resurface 3 1/2 miles of State Route 671. Expect closures of up to 30 minutes.

    Steamboat Parkway, south Reno: Crews will expand Steamboat Parkway from four to six lanes between Marketplace Drive and Veterans Parkway through November.

    US 395, North Valleys: Northbound traffic will be reduced to two lanes on the 395 until mid-2025 due to NDOT’s work to widen the 395 between North McCarran Boulevard and Golden Valley Road. The ramp at Panther Valley, north of Reno, will be closed until the end of 2024. Please be aware of periodic driveway closures at night.

    Mark Earnest contributed to this report.

    This story has been updated to add video.

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