Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Wed, 10/30/2019 - 5:21pm

View the full image Nevada Day 2019

If you live in or around the capital region on Nevada Day, you know all too well how chaotic Carson City can become, with tens of thousands of people flooding in to celebrate the anniversary of Nevada Statehood. This year however, this well-loved Nevada tradition made its debut around the world, courtesy of the National Grassroots Broadcasting Network.

The network, together with the local affiliate NGBN Carson City, broadcast both the parade and Carson HeARTbeat pre show, presented by the Brewery Arts Center. There were over 60,000 views of the nearly four-hour event, from 46 states and 21 countries worldwide, which truly showcase the pride of what it means to be a Nevadan.

Lasting about thirty minutes, the preshow included energetic performances by artists and youth theater groups, showcasing the diverse talents of the local community. Following the HeARTbeat finale, the parade officially kicked off, starting with the traditional flyover and an introduction by Lt. Governor of Nevada, Kate Marshall. This year’s parade had over 200 entrants from across the state, celebrating “100 years of Counties” in Nevada.

“We didn’t know what to expect when we decided to live broadcast the parade, because while we know how much Nevada Day means to Nevadans, we had no idea how far that impact could and would travel,” says Ian Hill,NGBN.TV Chief Community Builder. “From family and friends watching their loved ones, to military families and former Nevadans worldwide, the broadcast showed us that ‘Home’ truly does ‘Mean Nevada,’ no matter where you may be.”

If you were in the parade or just want another chance to relive the excitement, NGBN Carson City TV will be releasing the on-demand version of the event as of 6:00 PM PST on Wednesday, October 30th.

To view, you can download the NGBN.TV App on any connected TV device, such as Roku, Apple TV, or Amazon Fire Stick, or watch online at carsoncitynv.tv.