Dec. 1, 2016 marked World AIDS Day, a day once again recognized in Las Vegas. The World AIDS Day organization, Aid for AIDS of Nevada (AFAN) and the Las Vegas community came out to show their support. 

As described in a press release from AFAN, the day was a show of “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.”

To kick off the day, the city’s famous “Welcome to Fabulous Las Vegas” turned red while Clark County Commissioner Marilyn Kirkpatrick presented AFAN Executive Director Antioco Carrillo with a proclamation that recognized the significance of this day in the city and the importance of AFAN’s work. 

Then beginning at 8pm, many other landmarks and casinos turned their marquees red, including the following:

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 Station Casino properties.

Events occurred throughout the rest of the week, which not only raised awareness for HIV/AIDS but also benefited AFAN’s client services. A highlight event was the fifth annual #iPARTYinRED Zumbathon, which took place at the Gramercy on Saturday, Dec. 3.

For more information on AFAN’s work, visit afanlv.org.