Photo Highlights from the Nevada Day Parade and Celebration in Carson City

This past Nevada Day weekend, the Fisher Family, the Fisher for Nevada team and a group of volunteers and supporters journeyed to Nevada’s capital city to participate in several special events, including the Carson City Nevada Day Parade.

Over the course of three days, we met a number of great people who were excited by our mission to create a healthy Nevada and who were interested in learning more about Jared Fisher, a non-establishment candidate and ‘political outsider’ from Southern Nevada.

“We love your Healthy Nevada platform!” One Nevadan commented in a Meet & Greet Session Jared hosted after the parade. “What a great idea.”

“We need more candidates running,” said another resident. “It’s good to have options.”

In the months since becoming the first 2018 gubernatorial candidate to announce his candidacy, Jared has spent much of his time meeting residents in rural Nevada and Clark County while traveling on his Listening Tour. Although Jared had visited Carson City several times during the last six months, it was nice to be able to take some time to chat with Carson City residents from such a wide variety of backgrounds. Jared, Heather and the Fisher for Nevada Team spoke with teachers, students, government employees, famers and factory workers, just to name a few. They also spoke to people from nearly every political party. Some of the issues that came up repeatedly during the course of conservations with both Republicans and Democrats were residents’ concerns about healthcare, education, yucca mountain and solar energy.

It was wonderful to be able to share Nevada’s birthday with so many patriotic and enthusiastic Nevadans. We got a clear sense that Carson City has a strong and supportive community of politically-informed and passionate people. We were deeply impressed and we look forward to participating again in next year’s festivities.

Below are several photo highlights from the day.

Preparing for the Carson City Nevada Day Parade

Preparing for the Nevada Day parade in Carson City — On the Saturday morning of the parade, our team awoke at 5:30 in the morning in order to start preparing for the Nevada Day Parade, which included inflating 250 Fisher for Nevada helium balloons, securing them to our float and tying them to Fisher for Nevada cowbells. We then passed out the balloons and cowbells to the children and families who were gathered along the parade route; instructing them to ring the bells when we walked and cycled by. It was a chilly morning and we were impressed by the parade-goers dedication—They were up just as early in order to secure a a good seat for the parade. A few of them had even camped out overnight!

Attending Breakfast at the Governor’s Mansion

The Fisher Family in front of the governor's mansion — At 7am, it was time to head to the governor’s mansion for a special Pancake Breakfast. Jared, Heather and their four children piled into their van to head to the governor’s house, only to find that the roads were blocked because of the parade and they would not be able to make the drive. Undeterred, the Fishers decided to make the journey to the governor’s mansion on foot—walking uphill in the cool weather and making it to the mansion entrance just in time for a hearty, pre-parade breakfast.

Eating breakfast at the governor's mansion in Carson City on Nevada Day Weekend — The Pancake Breakfast seemed to be the popular place to be! Despite the early morning hour, the room was packed. We were fortunate to be seated next to several of Nevada’s young beauty pageant winners. Like us, they were excited to be marching in parade.The Fisher Family with several state and local beauty pageant winners, including Miss Nevada Andrea Martinez, Miss Reno Sparks Jordan VanWorth, Miss Carson City Macie Tuell, Miss Nevada’s Outstanding Teen 2017 Carli Gumm and Miss Washoe County 2017 Samantha Byassee.

Pageant winners in Caron City — The Pancake Breakfast seemed to be the popular place to be! Despite the early morning hour, the room was packed. We were fortunate to be seated next to several of Nevada’s young beauty pageant winners. Like us, they were excited to be marching in parade.The Fisher Family with several state and local beauty pageant winners, including Miss Nevada Andrea Martinez, Miss Reno Sparks Jordan VanWorth, Miss Carson City Macie Tuell, Miss Nevada’s Outstanding Teen 2017 Carli Gumm and Miss Washoe County 2017 Samantha Byassee.

Fisher family with pageant winner Isabelle Richards — The Fisher Family with National All-American Girl Jr. Teen Winner Isabelle Richards. Isabelle started the project “Cards and Cupcakes Supporting Our Wounded Warriors” when she was just seven years old in order to honor her father’s service in the US Navy. The program helps support wounded warriors and ‘healing heroes.’

American Girl Pageant winners — The Fisher Family, posing for a photo with Nevada’s All American Girl pageant winners.

Lining Up for the Parade

Waiting for the Nevada Day Parade — After breakfast, it was time to meet up again with our volunteers and make a few last-minute adjustments to our bicycle parade float.

Girl riding on Fisher for Nevada parade float in Carson City — Our youngest volunteer, Winter, prepared for the parade by waving her American Flag. “Fisher for a Healthy Nevada!” she said, rehearsing her chant.

Muscle Powered organization Nevada Day Parade — As we were waiting for the parade to begin, we stopped by to chat and say hello to Muscle Powered, a group who are championing for creating more bike and walking paths throughout Carson City. As it states on their website, Muscle Powered’s mission is to “make Carson City healthier for all citizens and safer and more accessible for bicycling and walking through education and advocacy, the promotion of bicycle and pedestrian friendly infrastructure, and developing and maintaining recreational trails throughout the city.”

Waiting on van for parade to start — Although Jared had wanted to ride his bike during the parade, it was decided that people might be able to see him better if he was higher up. He and Heather climbed on top of the Fisher for Nevada van and gave a quick speech to their volunteers, thanking them for their help.

And the Parade Begins!

Jared standing on float with balloons — It was finally time to start the parade! Here Jared waves in excitement to the crowds through a sea of blue balloons.

Walking and cycling in Nevada Day Parade — Our bicycle float was popular with children. “Can I have a balloon?! I want a bell!” they shouted from the sidelines. We passed out as many as we could while we hurried to keep up with the ponies who were marching ahead of us.

Fisher for Nevada Campaign team riding the Fisher for Nevada bike — A lot of people came to watch the parade. Within 10 minutes, we had given away all of our balloons and cowbells.

Jared Fisher riding on top of the van in the Fisher for Nevada parade — Jared Fisher, waving to onlookers from atop the Fisher for Nevada van.

Jared and Heather in parade — Jared and Heather Fisher, waving and tossing out candy to the crowds.

Fisher for Nevada resident on bike — One of our volunteers, Kevin, rode his bicycle in the parade. Here he is waving to the parade attendees. One of them shouted, “Pop a wheelie!” Kevin obliged and the crowd cheered.

Jared and Heather waving from the Fisher for Nevada — Passing by the state capital building, people shouted: “Happy Nevada Day!”

Jared Speaks to Las Vegas First Responders

Jared speaking with law enforcement at Nevada Day Parade — Towards the end of the parade, Jared jumped off the float to honor the first responders of October 1 2017. One of the first responders who was working the night of the tragedy is a dear friend of ours. She and her adorable family drove all the way from Las Vegas to Carson City to help manage our Fisher for Nevada parade team.

Jared Chats with Governor Sandoval

Governor Sandoval and Jared Fisher — As Jared was preparing to hop back on the float, a black Cadillac pulled to a stop next to him. It was governor Brian Sandoval, stopping to say hello.

Speaking with Nevadans at the Fisher for Nevada Booth

Jared, speaking with a Nevada resident at the Fisher for Nevada Booth in Carson City — After the parade, Jared and the Fisher for Nevada Team set up a booth so that the Nevada Day Celebration attendees would be able to meet Jared and ask him questions about his campaign and platform. Jared was impressed by how interested, engaged and informed the residents of Carson City were about politics and the issues concerning both their city and state.

Heather Fisher posing for a photo with the parade organizers — Organizers of the parade stopped by the booth to thank Jared and Heather for their participation and to wish Jared good luck on his candidacy.

Time for the Healthy Nevada Bike Ride!

Healthy Nevada Bike Ride in Carson City — In the late afternoon, Jared led a Healthy Nevada Bike Ride through the mountains of Carson City with a group of residents of Northern Nevada. Jared hosted the ride in order to celebrate Nevada’s great outdoors and to promote Northern Nevada’s strides to create a safe, prosperous and healthy Nevada. “It’s time the world looked past the old stereotypes and saw Nevada for what it is: A vibrant, beautiful state filled with tight-knit communities and health-conscious people who are passionate about the outdoors,” Jared Fisher said in a press release about the event. “If we want to diversify our economy and attract a wide variety of international businesses to our state, we are going to need to show people that Nevada is not only a fun vacation destination but a wonderful place to settle, launch a business and raise a family.”

And then it was time to head home

Girl helping push Fisher for Nevada bike in Nevada Day parade — After an event-packed weekend, it was time to head back to Southern Nevada. Jared, the Fisher Family and the entire #Fisher4Nevada team would like to thank all of the volunteers and supporters who helped make our Nevada Day Weekend a success. We greatly appreciate your dedication and hard work.

We look forward to visiting Carson City again soon.

About Fisher for Nevada: Jared Fisher is a Las Vegas businessman and 2018 candidate in the Nevada governor election. Mr. Fisher is running on a platform for positive, productive leadership for a Healthy Nevada, which includes a focus on a diversified economy, a strong educational system and clean, renewable energy. For live updates from the campaign, please follow Jared on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.

Photo Highlights from the Nevada Day Parade and Celebration in Carson City

Preparing for the Carson City Nevada Day Parade

Attending Breakfast at the Governor’s Mansion

Lining Up for the Parade

And the Parade Begins!

Jared Speaks to Las Vegas First Responders

Jared Chats with Governor Sandoval

Speaking with Nevadans at the Fisher for Nevada Booth

Time for the Healthy Nevada Bike Ride!

And then it was time to head home

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Preparing for the Carson City Nevada Day Parade

Attending Breakfast at the Governor’s Mansion

Lining Up for the Parade

And the Parade Begins!

Jared Speaks to Las Vegas First Responders

Jared Chats with Governor Sandoval

Speaking with Nevadans at the Fisher for Nevada Booth

Time for the Healthy Nevada Bike Ride!

And then it was time to head home

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