Memorial Day weekend at Lake Mead – PHOTOS

People gather at Lake Mead over Memorial Day weekend.

By Arlette Yousif / Las Vegas Review-Journal

May 26, 2024 - 9:54 pm

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Memorial Day weekend brought boaters and swimmers to Lake Mead.

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