The 2008 Nevada Day Theme is
Hollywood in Nevada - Movies and Television

The 2008 theme brings together all the gilt and glamour of Hollywood within our state. 2008 will mark one hundred and eleven years of movie making in Nevada, which all started in 1897 when a film was made documenting the heavyweight prizefight between "Gentleman Jim" Corbett and British challenger Bob Fitzsimmons. Hollywood has been no stranger in Nevada. Over the 50 plus years of the television industry, our state has played host to numerous TV shows filmed in Las Vegas and Reno. CSI Las Vegas and Reno 911 are just two examples of TV shows currently on the television fall and spring lineup.

The history of the movie industry within Nevada dates back as long as there was film in the camera. Many people are not familiar with Nevada's extensive movie resume. Just a few of the movies filmed in Nevada are The Misfits, staring Clark Gable, Marilynn Monroe and Eli Wallach. Academy Award winning film Leaving Las Vegas. To name a few more: Charlie Varrick, Sister Act, Mars Attacks, Pink Cadillac, Honkytonk Man, Vegas, The Godfather, Oceans 11, Misery. The Shootist Staring John Wayne and Lauren Bacall and many, many others!

Over Hundred years of movies in Nevada is quite an accomplishment and is something to celebrate. People have noticed that the Nevada Day Parade and the Statehood Celebration in Carson City has evolved over the last few years. Nevada Day's Board of Directors (the volunteers) has taken a new path to improve the entertainment factor. They have listened to the community and incorporated their ideas to improve our annual celebration of Nevada's Statehood. The themes of years past have focused on the ideas that have made our great state strong, but now, our themes are chosen on what makes our state great. With the changes in the direction of Nevada Day, we are continuing to educate Nevada's history, but make it more entertaining and fun.

If you have a suggestion for this years Grand Marshal please e-mail their Name along with a brief statement as to why you think they represent this years theme to: nevadaday@nevadaday.com or send a FAX to Nevada Day at
775-882-6815.