LAS VEGAS – Dec. 1 World AIDS Day, Aid for AIDS of Nevada (AFAN) and the Las Vegas community showed its support in the fight against HIV and AIDS with a series of commemorations all around town honoring those living with or affected by the disease.
The day began with the world-famous “Welcome to Fabulous Las Vegas” sign turning red while Clark County Commissioner Marilyn Kirkpatrick presented AFAN Executive Director Antioco Carrillo with a proclamation recognizing the significance of the day in Las Vegas and the importance of AFAN’s work in the community.
Starting at 8 p.m., many casinos and landmarks across the Valley turned their marquees red including Caesars Palace, Harrah’s Las Vegas, The LINQ Hotel & Casino, The LINQ Promenade & High Roller Observation Wheel, Flamingo Las Vegas, The Cromwell, Bally’s Las Vegas, Paris Las Vegas, Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino, Downtown Summerlin, Rio All-Suite Hotel & Casino, The Venetian and The Palazzo, Keep Memory Alive Event Center, Fremont Street Experience, Stratosphere Casino Hotel, & Tower, Plaza Hotel & Casino, Miracle Mile Shops, The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas, Las Vegas City Hall, MEET Las Vegas, Hard Rock Hotel & Casino, and all of the Station Casino properties.
Events are scheduled throughout the rest of the week to raise awareness for HIV/AIDS and to benefit AFAN’s client services. Saturday, Dec. 3, the fifth annual #iPARTYinRED Zumbathon will take place at the Gramercy from 5:30-7 p.m. The $10 minimum donation directly supports AFAN.
For more information visit afanlv.org.
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