Las Vegas goes large with red, white, blue — DAY IN PHOTOS
An enormous flag used in a pregame ceremony at the UNLV football game provided striking images Saturday as Las Vegas took time to honor first responders.

Clark County Fire Department and Las Vegas Fire & Rescue join together to raise up the American flag before a football game between UNLV and San Diego State at Sam Boyd Stadium in Las Vegas on Saturday, Oct. 7, 2017. Chase Stevens Las Vegas Review-Journal @csstevensphoto

Clark County Fire Department and Las Vegas Fire & Rescue join together to raise up the American flag before a football game between UNLV and San Diego State at Sam Boyd Stadium in Las Vegas on Saturday, Oct. 7, 2017. Chase Stevens Las Vegas Review-Journal @csstevensphoto

Clark County Fire Department and Las Vegas Fire & Rescue join together to raise up the American flag before a football game between UNLV and San Diego State at Sam Boyd Stadium in Las Vegas on Saturday, Oct. 7, 2017. Chase Stevens Las Vegas Review-Journal @csstevensphoto

Clark County Fire Department and Las Vegas Fire & Rescue join together to raise up the American flag before a football game between UNLV and San Diego State at Sam Boyd Stadium in Las Vegas on Saturday, Oct. 7, 2017. Chase Stevens Las Vegas Review-Journal @csstevensphoto

A UNLV fan hugs a member of the event staff before a football game between UNLV and San Diego State at Sam Boyd Stadium in Las Vegas on Saturday, Oct. 7, 2017. Chase Stevens Las Vegas Review-Journal @csstevensphoto

Balloons honoring the victims of Sunday's mass shooting are released before a football game between UNLV and San Diego State at Sam Boyd Stadium in Las Vegas on Saturday, Oct. 7, 2017. Chase Stevens Las Vegas Review-Journal @csstevensphoto

First responders and medical professionals carry balloons honoring the victims of Sunday's mass shooting before a football game between UNLV and San Diego State at Sam Boyd Stadium in Las Vegas on Saturday, Oct. 7, 2017. Chase Stevens Las Vegas Review-Journal @csstevensphoto

UNLV players enter the field with members of law enforcement before a football game between UNLV and San Diego State at Sam Boyd Stadium in Las Vegas on Saturday, Oct. 7, 2017. Chase Stevens Las Vegas Review-Journal @csstevensphoto

Balloons honoring the victims of Sunday's mass shooting are released before a football game between UNLV and San Diego State at Sam Boyd Stadium in Las Vegas on Saturday, Oct. 7, 2017. Chase Stevens Las Vegas Review-Journal @csstevensphoto

Balloons honoring the victims of Sunday's mass shooting are released before a football game between UNLV and San Diego State at Sam Boyd Stadium in Las Vegas on Saturday, Oct. 7, 2017. Chase Stevens Las Vegas Review-Journal @csstevensphoto

The American flag, honoring the victims of Sunday's mass shooting, is unfurled before a football game between UNLV and San Diego State at Sam Boyd Stadium in Las Vegas on Saturday, Oct. 7, 2017. Chase Stevens Las Vegas Review-Journal @csstevensphoto

The American flag, honoring the victims of Sunday's mass shooting, is unfurled before a football game between UNLV and San Diego State at Sam Boyd Stadium in Las Vegas on Saturday, Oct. 7, 2017. Chase Stevens Las Vegas Review-Journal @csstevensphoto

People visit a makeshift memorial for victims of Sunday's mass shooting near the "Welcome to Fabulous Las Vegas" sign in Las Vegas on Saturday, Oct. 7, 2017. Chase Stevens Las Vegas Review-Journal @csstevensphoto

Sharon Miller of Las Vegas visits a makeshift memorial for victims of Sunday's mass shooting near the "Welcome to Fabulous Las Vegas" sign in Las Vegas on Saturday, Oct. 7, 2017. Chase Stevens Las Vegas Review-Journal @csstevensphoto

Las Vegas resident Heather Harrison, with her fiancee Jason Hernandez, left, brought flowers to leave at a makeshift memorial for victims of Sunday's mass shooting near the "Welcome to Fabulous Las Vegas" sign in Las Vegas on Saturday, Oct. 7, 2017. Chase Stevens Las Vegas Review-Journal @csstevensphoto

A makeshift memorial for victims of Sunday's mass shooting near the "Welcome to Fabulous Las Vegas" sign in Las Vegas on Saturday, Oct. 7, 2017. Chase Stevens Las Vegas Review-Journal @csstevensphoto

People visit a makeshift memorial for victims of Sunday's mass shooting near the "Welcome to Fabulous Las Vegas" sign in Las Vegas on Saturday, Oct. 7, 2017. Chase Stevens Las Vegas Review-Journal @csstevensphoto

People pray near a makeshift memorial for victims of Sunday's mass shooting near the "Welcome to Fabulous Las Vegas" sign in Las Vegas on Saturday, Oct. 7, 2017. Chase Stevens Las Vegas Review-Journal @csstevensphoto

Sharon Miller of Las Vegas leaves flowers at a makeshift memorial for victims of Sunday's mass shooting near the "Welcome to Fabulous Las Vegas" sign in Las Vegas on Saturday, Oct. 7, 2017. Chase Stevens Las Vegas Review-Journal @csstevensphoto

Las Vegas resident Heather Harrison brought flowers to a makeshift memorial for victims of Sunday's mass shooting near the "Welcome to Fabulous Las Vegas" sign in Las Vegas on Saturday, Oct. 7, 2017. Chase Stevens Las Vegas Review-Journal @csstevensphoto

Kylie Wright of Flagstaff, Ariz. leaves behind roses at a makeshift memorial for victims of Sunday's mass shooting near the "Welcome to Fabulous Las Vegas" sign in Las Vegas on Saturday, Oct. 7, 2017. Chase Stevens Las Vegas Review-Journal @csstevensphoto

People visit a makeshift memorial for victims of Sunday's mass shooting near the "Welcome to Fabulous Las Vegas" sign in Las Vegas on Saturday, Oct. 7, 2017. Chase Stevens Las Vegas Review-Journal @csstevensphoto

People visit a makeshift memorial for victims of Sunday's mass shooting near the "Welcome to Fabulous Las Vegas" sign in Las Vegas on Saturday, Oct. 7, 2017. Chase Stevens Las Vegas Review-Journal @csstevensphoto

People visit a makeshift memorial for victims of Sunday's mass shooting near the "Welcome to Fabulous Las Vegas" sign in Las Vegas on Saturday, Oct. 7, 2017. Chase Stevens Las Vegas Review-Journal @csstevensphoto

People leave messages on a sign near a makeshift memorial for victims of Sunday's mass shooting near the "Welcome to Fabulous Las Vegas" sign in Las Vegas on Saturday, Oct. 7, 2017. Chase Stevens Las Vegas Review-Journal @csstevensphoto

People visit a makeshift memorial for victims of Sunday's mass shooting near the "Welcome to Fabulous Las Vegas" sign in Las Vegas on Saturday, Oct. 7, 2017. Chase Stevens Las Vegas Review-Journal @csstevensphoto

A tribute left at a makeshift memorial for victims of Sunday's mass shooting near the "Welcome to Fabulous Las Vegas" sign in Las Vegas on Saturday, Oct. 7, 2017. Chase Stevens Las Vegas Review-Journal @csstevensphoto

People visit a makeshift memorial for victims of Sunday's mass shooting near the "Welcome to Fabulous Las Vegas" sign in Las Vegas on Saturday, Oct. 7, 2017. Chase Stevens Las Vegas Review-Journal @csstevensphoto

People visit a makeshift memorial for victims of Sunday's mass shooting near the "Welcome to Fabulous Las Vegas" sign in Las Vegas on Saturday, Oct. 7, 2017. Chase Stevens Las Vegas Review-Journal @csstevensphoto

People visit a makeshift memorial for victims of Sunday's mass shooting near the "Welcome to Fabulous Las Vegas" sign in Las Vegas on Saturday, Oct. 7, 2017. Chase Stevens Las Vegas Review-Journal @csstevensphoto

People visit a makeshift memorial for victims of Sunday's mass shooting near the "Welcome to Fabulous Las Vegas" sign in Las Vegas on Saturday, Oct. 7, 2017. Chase Stevens Las Vegas Review-Journal @csstevensphoto

People visit a makeshift memorial for victims of Sunday's mass shooting near the "Welcome to Fabulous Las Vegas" sign in Las Vegas on Saturday, Oct. 7, 2017. Chase Stevens Las Vegas Review-Journal @csstevensphoto

People visit a makeshift memorial for victims of Sunday's mass shooting near the "Welcome to Fabulous Las Vegas" sign in Las Vegas on Saturday, Oct. 7, 2017. Chase Stevens Las Vegas Review-Journal @csstevensphoto

People visit a makeshift memorial for victims of Sunday's mass shooting near the "Welcome to Fabulous Las Vegas" sign in Las Vegas on Saturday, Oct. 7, 2017. Chase Stevens Las Vegas Review-Journal @csstevensphoto

People visit a makeshift memorial for victims of Sunday's mass shooting near the "Welcome to Fabulous Las Vegas" sign in Las Vegas on Saturday, Oct. 7, 2017. Chase Stevens Las Vegas Review-Journal @csstevensphoto

People visit a makeshift memorial for victims of Sunday's mass shooting near the "Welcome to Fabulous Las Vegas" sign in Las Vegas on Saturday, Oct. 7, 2017. Chase Stevens Las Vegas Review-Journal @csstevensphoto

Vice President Mike Pence, with his wife Karen Pence, second from left, speaks following a unity prayer walk Saturday, Oct. 7, 2017, as Rep. Dina Titus, D-Nev., left, and Las Vegas Mayor Carolyn Goodman, right, look on. Elizabeth Brumley Las Vegas Review-Journal

Vice President Mike Pence, with his wife Karen Pence speaks following a unity prayer walk Saturday, Oct. 7, 2017. Elizabeth Brumley Las Vegas Review-Journal

People applause as they honor victims of Sunday night's mass shooting during a ceremony at UFC 216 at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Saturday, Oct. 7, 2017. Joel Angel Juarez Las Vegas Review-Journal @jajuarezphoto

Everlast sings during a ceremony honoring the victims of Sunday night's shooting at UFC 216 at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Saturday, Oct. 7, 2017. Joel Angel Juarez Las Vegas Review-Journal @jajuarezphoto

Las Vegas police officer Brady Cook, center, and injured Detective Casey Clarkson, right, shake hands with Everlast as they are honored along with other victims of Sunday night's mass shooting during a ceremony at UFC 216 at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Saturday, Oct. 7, 2017. Joel Angel Juarez Las Vegas Review-Journal @jajuarezphoto

Parker Marx who was injured in Sunday night's shooting, from left, shooting victim Ashley Quiocho, Las Vegas police officer Brady Cook and injured Detective Casey Clarkson are honored during a ceremony at UFC 216 at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Saturday, Oct. 7, 2017. Joel Angel Juarez Las Vegas Review-Journal @jajuarezphoto

Las Vegas police officer Brady Cook, left, and injured Detective Casey Clarkson are honored along with other victims of Sunday night's mass shooting during a ceremony at UFC 216 at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Saturday, Oct. 7, 2017. Joel Angel Juarez Las Vegas Review-Journal @jajuarezphoto

A woman places her hand over her heart during a ceremony honoring the victims of Sunday night's shooting at UFC 216 at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Saturday, Oct. 7, 2017. Joel Angel Juarez Las Vegas Review-Journal @jajuarezphoto

A man places his hand over his heart during a ceremony honoring the victims of Sunday night's shooting at UFC 216 at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Saturday, Oct. 7, 2017. Joel Angel Juarez Las Vegas Review-Journal @jajuarezphoto

A man places his hand over his heart during a ceremony honoring the victims of Sunday night's shooting at UFC 216 at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Saturday, Oct. 7, 2017. Joel Angel Juarez Las Vegas Review-Journal @jajuarezphoto

A declaration sits among candles and flowers at a memorial across the street from the Mandalay Bay and the Route 91 Harvest Festival grounds in Las Vegas, Saturday, Oct. 7, 2017. Elizabeth Brumley Las Vegas Review-Journal @EliPagePhoto

Kim, who declined the use of her last name, lights a candle at a small memorial across the street from the Mandalay Bay and the Route 91 Harvest Festival grounds in Las Vegas, Saturday, Oct. 7, 2017. Kim has brought flowers to memorials and have spoken with those affected every day since the shooting. Elizabeth Brumley Las Vegas Review-Journal @EliPagePhoto

Las Vegas police cars guard the Route 91 Harvest Festival grounds in Las Vegas, Saturday, Oct. 7, 2017, while FBI collect belongings left by those who attended the festival the night of the shooting, Elizabeth Brumley Las Vegas Review-Journal @EliPagePhoto

Las Vegas tourist from California Tanisha Borgstadt, grieves at a memorial across the street from the Mandalay Bay and the Route 91 Harvest Festival grounds in Las Vegas, Saturday, Oct. 7, 2017. Borgstadt feels connected those affected by the shooting because she is a country music fan and would have gone to the event if she could have. Elizabeth Brumley Las Vegas Review-Journal @EliPagePhoto

A man holds a poem while grieving at a memorial across the street from the Mandalay Bay and the Route 91 Harvest Festival grounds in Las Vegas, Saturday, Oct. 7, 2017. Elizabeth Brumley Las Vegas Review-Journal @EliPagePhoto

People gather at a memorial across the street from the Mandalay Bay and the Route 91 Harvest Festival grounds in Las Vegas, Saturday, Oct. 7, 2017. Elizabeth Brumley Las Vegas Review-Journal @EliPagePhoto

The Route 91 Harvest Festival grounds still stand in Las Vegas, Saturday, Oct. 7, 2017, while FBI collect belongings left by those who attended the festival the night of the shooting. Elizabeth Brumley Las Vegas Review-Journal @EliPagePhoto
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Updated October 8, 2017 - 5:13 am
An enormous flag used in a pregame ceremony at the UNLV football game provided striking images Saturday as Las Vegas took time to honor first responders.
Emotional memorials and a visit from Vice President Mike Pence also provided poignant moments.