Reno, NV, September 23, 2026 —

Reno is set to host a series of events this weekend dedicated to honoring Gold Star families. These events aim to recognize and commemorate the sacrifices made by military service members and their families.

The weekend’s observances will include a significant tribute on Saturday. The University of Nevada will host a Gold Star Tribute Game. Specific details regarding the sport, participating teams, or scheduled times for this game were not provided in the summary.

The commemorations will continue on Sunday with ceremonies planned at two distinct locations. Attendees and participants will gather at the Nevada Veterans Memorial Plaza. Following this, a ceremony will also take place at the Northern Nevada State Veterans Home, located in Sparks.

The Gold Star designation is traditionally used to recognize families of service members who have died in military service. The events scheduled for Reno and Sparks are intended to provide a platform for public recognition and remembrance of these families’ profound contributions and sacrifices.

Further details regarding the specific nature of the ceremonies, any speakers, or the intended audience for these events were not included in the provided summary. The schedule indicates a focus on remembrance and honor across both Saturday and Sunday.



Story summarized from the original created by Steve Ranson on thisisreno.com, see more information here.

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