Reno Offices, Downtown Streets Close for Veterans Day
Check the parade road closures on First and Virginia Streets from 5 a.m. to 3 p.m. before heading downtown.
Updated on Nov. 9, 2026 in Civic
Most Washoe County, Reno and Sparks offices, along with Nevada DMV branches, are closed Wednesday, Nov. 11, 2026, for Veterans Day. Reno's downtown Veterans Day Parade steps off the same morning, with the festivities starting at 11:11 a.m. near the Virginia Street Bridge.
Why it matters
For households here, the closures mean a day without DMV, county clerk or library counter service, while the parade brings road closures to the heart of downtown. The timing lets residents plan a visit to city services or the parade around the holiday.
The closure schedule is drawn from official county, city and state announcements for the Veterans Day holiday. Figures cover operating hours for the Clerk's Office, aquatics center, animal services and the parade road closure window.
The players
Reno Veterans Day Parade
The annual downtown parade organized by the City of Reno, marking Veterans Day with the theme "Veterans Helping Veterans and Their Families."
Washoe County Clerk's Office
The county office open 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. on the holiday for marriage licenses and other services.
The details
Most Washoe County offices, including the Registrar of Voters and all county libraries, are closed Wednesday, Nov. 11, along with Reno administrative offices, Sparks City Hall and all Nevada DMV offices. The Washoe County Clerk's Office stays open 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. for marriage licenses and other services, though passport services are unavailable that day. Reno's parade, themed "Veterans Helping Veterans and Their Families," starts its opening ceremony near the Virginia Street Bridge and travels north on Virginia Street from Liberty Street to Sixth Street.
Timeline
Wednesday, Nov. 11, 2026: Veterans Day closures and the Reno parade take place.
11 a.m.: Parade livestream begins on the city's YouTube page.
11:11 a.m.: Reno Veterans Day Parade festivities begin downtown.
5 a.m. to 3 p.m.: Parade road closures on First and Virginia Streets.
Thursday, Nov. 12, 2026: Sparks city offices and Nevada DMV resume normal hours.
The Truckee Meadows View
The Veterans Day parade on Virginia Street is an annual downtown tradition, and this year's edition follows the same route and holiday-closure pattern the city has kept for years. Holiday closures across Washoe County and Sparks likewise repeat each Veterans Day.
If you need a county or DMV service, plan for Wednesday closures and use the Clerk's Office hours of 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. if you need a marriage license. Downtown drivers should expect Virginia and First Street closures from 5 a.m. to 3 p.m.
The takeaway
Plan around Wednesday's closures and the downtown parade if you need county, city or DMV services this week. Check the parade road closures on First and Virginia Streets before you head downtown that morning.
Further reading
For more on how the city runs its civic calendar, see Civic coverage across Reno.
