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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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.
Despite the two-year delay, Las Vegas’ grand plans for the draft are still in play, as the league looks to showcase its soon-to-be newest players in a way only possible here.
The coronavirus outbreak sealed the fate of what was expected to be the largest special event on the city’s 2020 calendar and a coming-out party for the Las Vegas Raiders.
Local leaders won’t speculate on a future NFL draft here, but what’s known for sure is that thousands of people and millions of dollars won’t be coming in April.
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.
Expenses will go toward public safety, transportation, county permits and volunteer-related costs for the April 23-25 event expected to draw more than 600,000.
The Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority next week will consider spending $2.4 million to host the NFL Draft April 23-25 on the Strip.
The Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority is reaching out for volunteers to help with the NFL Draft on the Las Vegas Strip.
MGM Resorts International and Caesars Entertainment Corp. properties have the most to gain — and lose — with the closure of the Strip for portions of three days.