A stay in Reno would be incomplete without watching the spectacular and special events that take place throughout the year.
For your pleasure, we have come up with some of the most popular events that are a must-see!

This is the largest street parade being celebrated every year, in Reno City. St Patrick, the Patron Saint of Ireland, was responsible for introducing Catholicism into Ireland and the parade is held in honor of his memory.
The citizens of Reno can be found wearing all manner of green garments on this day and mood of the parade is supposed to be somber. There are no commercial floats or garish blow up figures on this parade.

This is one of the most popular Reno festivals. The 43rd annual Reno Jazz Festival hosts more than 300 performances and clinics featuring the Vanguard Jazz Orchestra, 40 jazz artists from around the nation and approximately 280 middle school, high school and college groups from around the west.

It's the famous annual car show, a week-long outdoor festival with music, parties, cruising, and lots more. The annual event attracts car lovers from across the country to celebrate the cars and music of the 1950-70s with show 'n' shines, poker runs, and cruises. The main action is in downtown Reno but events are held throughout Reno and Sparks.

Harrah's Reno -- Nightly except Wedenedsdays.
This masterful impressionist formerly starred in "Spellbound" (1992), and has played as a single in both Reno and Las Vegas. He now is at Harrah's for a six-month engagement. You can see him on TV repeats (Pax TV), as Mr. Jones in "Twice in a Lifetime."

Mark and Jinger Kalin were the stars of the popular and long-running Carnival of Wonders. Now it has a new lead comedian-magician (Mark Kornhauser), and he brings new elements including a host of special characters including Brainiac, Little Mac, and Samurai Sam.

A wholesome, free family event giving recognition to the City's namesake - Major General Jesse Lee Reno. Entertainment showcases local talent, whether they are musicians, singers, dancers, re-enactors, crafters or face painters. The event concludes with the recognition of Reno's unsung heroes with the "Good Neighbor of the Year Award".

This annual event features Irish and Highland dancing, bagpipes, medieval fighting reenactments, storytelling, athletic competitions as well as Celtic bands, food and craft vendors.

This unusual event traditionally takes place on the weekend after Labor Day in Virginia City, Nevada. Set atop a historic mining quarry, the event features camel, ostrich and emu races and combines an annual entertainment tradition with gold-rush era nostalgia. The races also feature historic mining techniques, such as hard rock drilling and gold panning.