Virginia City is looking for participants in what it expects to be the largest parade in the state on Nevada’s actual birthday, Oct. 31.

There is no fee for towns, organizations, counties, groups, schools and bands to join the 5:30pm parade and the official celebration.

Applications are available online. Due to the late start time, entries are encouraged to be lighted.

For questions, call 775.847.7500.

The parade is a part of Virginia City’s Nevada Day celebration that includes an unveiling reception of local artist Steven Saylor’s portrait honoring past and present Nevada governors at the renovated Gold Hill Depot in Gold Hill at 4pm and the Nevada 150 Masquerade Ball at Piper’s Opera House at 7:30pm.