Residents of the Truckee Meadows should plan for a day of altered government services and community celebration on Veterans Day, Wednesday, Nov. 11. Most Washoe County offices, as well as city facilities in Reno and Sparks, will be closed in observance of the holiday, but critical services such as emergency response, animal shelter field operations, and certain health and welfare programs will continue.
Washoe County Office Closures
The Washoe County Complex at 1001 E. Ninth St. in Reno will be closed, including the Registrar of Voters Office. All county library locations will shut their doors, though book drops and online resources stay accessible. The Northern Nevada Public Health Department will suspend clinical, environmental health, birth and death records, and WIC services for the day.
Animal Services will keep its shelter field operations running, and pet redemptions will be available from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Justice courts in Reno, Sparks, Incline Village and Wadsworth, as well as the Second Judicial District Court, will not be open. The Washoe County District Attorney’s Office, the Sheriff’s administrative offices, and the Truckee Meadows Fire & Rescue headquarters will also be closed.
Human Services Agency locations that distribute meals will remain shut, but the County Clerk’s Office will stay open from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. for marriage licenses and other services; passport processing will not be offered. Non‑emergency Sheriff’s services can be reached at (775) 785‑WCSO, while emergencies continue to be handled by dialing 911.
Reno City Closures and Services
Reno’s municipal offices will be closed, and all city recreation facilities and pools will be shut, except for the Moana Springs Community Aquatics and Fitness Center, which will operate from 5:30 a.m. to noon. The Reno Police Department will maintain its emergency response lines (911) and a non‑emergency dispatch line at (775) 334‑COPS. Residents can also file online reports through RenoPD.com.
Reno Veterans Day Parade
The city’s annual Veterans Day Parade will begin at 11:11 a.m. downtown, following a brief opening ceremony near the Virginia Street Bridge. The ceremony will feature a prayer, a rendition of the National Anthem by city employee Molly Slemp, and a proclamation read by Army Reserve First Lieutenant Abigail Mayorga, a Reno City Council liaison.
The parade route travels north on Virginia Street from Liberty Street to Sixth Street, with First Street between North Sierra Street and University Way also closed. Both streets will be blocked from 5 a.m. to 3 p.m. to accommodate the event. Retired Maj. Gen. Ron Bath will serve as grand marshal. For those unable to attend, a livestream will be available on the city’s YouTube channel starting at 11 a.m.
Sparks City Closures
Sparks City Hall, Parks and Recreation, the Alf Sorensen Community Center, the Larry D. Johnson Community Center, the Municipal Court and the Police Department front office will be closed on Veterans Day. Normal office hours resume Thursday, Nov. 12.
Nevada DMV Closure
All Nevada Department of Motor Vehicles locations will be closed on Wednesday. Drivers can still use the Nevada DMV Online Services portal for address changes, vehicle registration renewals and driver’s license renewals.
Residents are encouraged to plan ahead for any needed transactions, and to take advantage of the online services offered by both the county and state agencies during the holiday closure.
Original reporting: 2news.com — read the source article.
