Memorial Day Parade in Lake Tahoe, CA is a big draw for both locals and tourists alike, with some driving as far away as Reno, Nevada! Patriotic and civic pride rules in the Lake Tahoe area so the Memorial Day Parade is very well attended. It is usually always held on the actual Memorial Day holiday, a Monday so keep that in mind when making your travel plans.
Parades, while totally different in its entrants, are really at heart the same everywhere. There are local businesses participated as well as local civic groups, children's organizations, local beauty queens and more. You can head to the Lake Tahoe area in advance of the holiday and stay throughout the weekend to top it all off with the Memorial Day Parade.
Squaw Valley, a local ski resort sponsors the event.
One of the major perks of planning a trip to Lake Tahoe during the Memorial Day Parade weekend is the fact that there is so much to see and do besides the parade. Lake Tahoe alone is worth spending a few days there not including the many outdoor activities that the entire area has to offer. After all, the place is full of resorts and activities to choose from, including
Squaw Valley, the host of the Memorial Day Parade event. So keep in mind the holiday and choose to arrive in the area a few days in advance of the holidays to avoid the influx of visitors and stake your claim on a patch of grass to view the parade.
