The Nevada Day Parade and festivities returned to Carson City this Saturday, after being canceled in 2020 due to the pandemic. Alongside a three-hour procession of colorful floats idling down Carson Street, the celebration featured its annual hot air balloons, Chili Feed, Jack Drilling Contest, and Beard Contest, much to the delight of locals and visitors.In the Single Jack Rock Drilling Contest: Emma Baker won the women's division at 6 4/32 depth. On the men's side, Emmitt Hoy won by more than an inch.
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Nate White of Carson City wins the reddest beard contest.
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Darren Wood of Carson City wins the salt and pepper award at the beard contest.
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Tobin Rupert of Carson City gets direction from his brother Ted during the single jack drilling contest.
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Michael Gioncontieri of Carson City wins the scruffiest beard at Nevada Day 2021.
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Emma Baker is cheered on by her father Vern during the single jack drilling contest. She drilled 6 4/32 inches, pretty sure she won the women's.
Photo by Adam Trumble
Courtesy Angila Golik
Courtesy Angila Golik
Photo by Faith Evans
Photo by Faith Evans
