After a two-year delay and three days of action, Las Vegas is receiving rave reviews as a host for the NFL draft.
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Groans turned to cheers among Raider fans who had waited until the second day of the NFL draft to see their team make a pick.
Fans of all 32 NFL clubs were found all over the Strip on Thursday, from the Fountains of Bellagio to the fan experience located behind the Linq.
After a two-year wait, fans from all over the U.S. gathered on the Strip on Thursday to celebrate the NFL draft, Vegas style.
From the red carpet at the Bellagio fountains to the now customary bear hug from NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell, prospects can’t wait for the Vegas-style draft.
NFL officials gave a preview Tuesday of the red carpet stage at the Bellagio and the draft theater also on the Strip.
Las Vegas NFL draft attendees should expect an event that will be tough to top.
NFL Draft week in Las Vegas officially kicked off Monday with 600,000 attendees expected to converge on the Bellagio and Linq areas beginning Thursday.
This week, Protective Force International is deploying most of its 260 officers along the tourist corridor for the upcoming NFL draft.
While no one knows for sure how many people will arrive for this week’s NFL draft, the only certainty seems to be that it will break all city and NFL events records.
Phoenix has long held a monopoly in the Southwest on hosting major sporting events. But that has changed with Las Vegas and Los Angeles adding new facilities.
Monorail, bus and ride hailing options are available to ease transportation constraints near the Strip for the NFL Draft.
The grand plans for the NFL Draft in Las Vegas in April are still on deck, including the red carpet presentation of college football stars over the Fountains of Bellagio.
With the 2020 NFL Draft two months away, organizers are making plans for event festivities and safety but aren’t ready to detail roles for hundreds of volunteers.
If you don’t mind being a little farther from the action, the Downtown Las Vegas Events Center has you covered.