It's almost Nevada Day.

The upcoming holiday honors the creation of the Silver State, which took place on Oct. 31, 1864, when Nevada became the 36th state in the midst of the Civil War.

Every year, the state honors Nevada's birthday with an observance the last Friday of every October. The state's capital, Carson City, holds an annual celebration with a parade, mining competitions and other festivities the next day.

That may leave people wondering: What exactly is closed on Nevada Day? And how can I attend the parade?

Here is a list of closures for the holiday and a guide on how to attend the Nevada Day Parade:

What is closed for Nevada Day?

On Friday, Oct. 31, several government offices, recreational areas and businesses will close for the official state holiday in observance of Neva

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