Douglas County sheriff’s deputies will be at maximum deployment this weekend for the annual Carson Valley Days celebration.

The two major events of the weekend are the Friday night celebration in old-town Gardnerville, and the Saturday morning parade along Highway 395 in town.

The Friday night celebratory event was started by citizens of the Carson Valley years ago as a means to strengthen the bond of the community and commemorate the accomplishments of the past year.

Deputies will be conducting extensive foot patrols throughout the area during the entirety of the celebration.

Due to the adult nature of the event, minors are discouraged from attending unless in the custody of a parent.