LAS VEGAS (KTNV) — The Las Vegas Aces will take center stage for the historic 2022 WNBA Championship parade, set to begin at 5:30 p.m. on Tuesday.
The parade will start at Caesars Palace and end at the Bellagio Fountains, where the Aces will take the stage.
At 5:00 p.m., for guests who arrive early, on-stage programming at the fountains will begin. Followed shortly by the procession, which is set to end at 6:00.
Expected speakers include Las Vegas Aces owner Mark Davis, president Nikki Fargas, General Manager Natalie Williams, Governor Steve Sisolak and Clark County Commissioner Michael Naft. The two-time MVP A’Ja Wilson is also set to speak, along with Finals MVP Chelsea Gray, among others.
Traffic will be shut down on southbound Las Vegas Boulevard, mainly in front of the Bellagio, from 6 a.m. to 11 p.m.
4:02 p.m.: The Raiderettes arrived to the Strip!
Football’s Fabulous Females are here! Catch the Raiderettes coming down Las Vegas Boulevard! #RaiseTheStakes // #WNBAChampions pic.twitter.com/wDI4uoPyHZ
— Las Vegas Aces (@LVAces) September 20, 2022
Here come the Raiderettes!@KTNV pic.twitter.com/mfiV97eOVH
— @SeanKTNV (@seanktnv) September 20, 2022
KTNV's sports reporter Tina Nguyen is front and center at the stage near Paris Drive.
Helloooo, @LVAces championship parade 😍✨ pic.twitter.com/hP6hdZBaUa
— Tina Nguyen (@ttinanguyen) September 20, 2022
KTNV's senior reporter Joe Moeller is also part of the coverage for the Aces celebration, he says that the strip closed around 4:15 p.m.
The Strip is closed! We are about an hour away from the @LVAces parade! We have full coverage on @KTNV tonight pic.twitter.com/Qc8Yj5121J
— Joe Moeller (@joemoeller44) September 20, 2022
According to a press release, the below properties will share a congratulatory message for the Las Vegas Aces on their marquees Tuesday from 5:15pm – 6:15pm.
Strip
- MGMRI (all)
- Caesars Entertainment (all)
- Resorts World
- Venetian/Palazzo
- Strat
- Sahara
Off Strip
- Boyd Gaming (all)
- Station Casinos (all)
- OYO
- M Resort
Southern Nevada's local governments are also celebrating the team on Twitter:
#RaiseTheStakes - crowds already gathering on the Las #Vegas Strip awaiting the @WNBA Champion @lvaces. Should be quite a celebration! pic.twitter.com/WdfxCzd3BP
— Clark County Nevada (@ClarkCountyNV) September 20, 2022
Congratulations to the @LVAces on their historic @WNBA Championship! The celebratory parade begins today at 5:30 p.m. at Caesars Palace Drive! https://t.co/oprmvhan1K
— City of North Las Vegas (@CNLV) September 20, 2022
So excited to see our @LVAces celebrated by our community! So proud of all they have accomplished, and what they will achieve in the future. The @CityOfLasVegas ❤️ @LVAces!
— Carolyn G. Goodman (@mayoroflasvegas) September 21, 2022
CHAMPS 🗣
Catch @UNLV’s State of Nevada Marching Line and Scarlett Dance Line in action at the Championship Celebration!#RaiseTheStakes // #WNBAChampions pic.twitter.com/5u71BMouPU
— Las Vegas Aces (@LVAces) September 20, 2022
Syd how?!!!@SydJColson // #RaiseTheStakes pic.twitter.com/ZSNaENmnKW
— Las Vegas Aces (@LVAces) September 20, 2022
It’s a sign! (Literally) pic.twitter.com/VQaOGmJ5hA
— Las Vegas Aces (@LVAces) September 20, 2022
Peep the shirt 😂@_ajawilson22 // #RaiseTheStakes pic.twitter.com/DyQ30SwzVp
— Las Vegas Aces (@LVAces) September 21, 2022
RELATED: Aces WNBA championship merchandise available at pop-up shops
THE CHAMPS HAVE ARRIVED 🏆#RaiseTheStakes // #WNBAChampions pic.twitter.com/rwh2K0ReVC
— Las Vegas Aces (@LVAces) September 21, 2022
Governor Steve Sisolak also deemed it important to label September 20 as "Las Vegas Aces Day."
We couldn’t be prouder of our new @WNBA champions @LVAces – that's why I’ve proclaimed today as Las Vegas Aces Day in Nevada! I can’t wait to celebrate the win with the team on the Strip tonight, in the Sports and Entertainment Capital of the World! pic.twitter.com/gSMdqdcaao
— Governor Sisolak (@GovSisolak) September 20, 2022
Congratulations to the @LVAces 👏 pic.twitter.com/6Q62ghg3yz
— Bally's Las Vegas (@Ballysvegas) September 21, 2022
Win a @WNBA title - get the Key to the Las #Vegas Strip!
Cmsrs. @MichaelNaft, @WillMcCurdyII and @tsegerblom just gave the @LVAces keys.#RaiseTheStakes pic.twitter.com/wNBMuh5OI8
— Clark County Nevada (@ClarkCountyNV) September 21, 2022
Just witnessed Kelsey Plum perfectly catch multiple phones & take selfies for fans!!! 🙌🏆 Wow! @LVAces @KTNV @Kelseyplum10 pic.twitter.com/o7DZflHWpE
— Kalyna Astrinos (@KalynaAstrinos) September 21, 2022
I need nap lmaoooooo
— A'ja Wilson (@_ajawilson22) September 21, 2022
We see you, @_ajawilson22! @LVAces pic.twitter.com/3FlSwvPYAl
— Justin Hinton (@justinhintontv) September 21, 2022
What a night on the Las Vegas Strip, thousands of people came out to see the @LVAces championship parade. They are announcing the players on stage now @KTNV pic.twitter.com/lxxMMqilFg
— Joe Moeller (@joemoeller44) September 21, 2022
LAS VEGAS ACES CHANGING THE HISTORY OF SPORTS FOR THE VALLEY. WHAT COULD HAPPEN NEXT?
It’s parade time for the World Champion @LVAces!!!! pic.twitter.com/TEOjixm4RY
— Justin Hinton (@justinhintontv) September 21, 2022
Yes, that is @Kelseyplum10 catching phones, taking selfies and sending them back. @LVAces pic.twitter.com/p5Arwv3l3k
— Justin Hinton (@justinhintontv) September 21, 2022
Yes, that is @Kelseyplum10 catching phones, taking selfies and sending them back. @LVAces pic.twitter.com/p5Arwv3l3k
— Justin Hinton (@justinhintontv) September 21, 2022
Squad Pullin’ Up Like#RaiseTheStakes // #WNBAChampions pic.twitter.com/FXWbXM1q99
— Las Vegas Aces (@LVAces) September 21, 2022
With the MVP of the world!@_ajawilson22 @LVAces https://t.co/2oa5ho3b8H
— Commissioner Tick Segerblom (@CommishTick) September 21, 2022
Loved seeing Las Vegas show up for the Las Vegas Aces!!! The WNBA CHAMPS!!! 🏀 🏆 pic.twitter.com/NJ7NsRD6Y9
— Kalyna Astrinos (@KalynaAstrinos) September 21, 2022
The Finals MVP Mood 😎
Aces fans, how we feelin’ ?!#RaiseTheStakes // #WNBAChampions pic.twitter.com/Q0Lwn2iv12
— Las Vegas Aces (@LVAces) September 21, 2022
What a time. pic.twitter.com/cKCcHhD5ov
— Kay (@kaymccabetv) September 21, 2022
It was a party on The Strip for the @LVAces today. 🍾🎉🙌🏽 pic.twitter.com/klUmbLdAL1
— Tina Nguyen (@ttinanguyen) September 21, 2022
No better place to celebrate a championship than in Las Vegas. 😍#RaiseTheStakes @LVAces pic.twitter.com/fgCATC0wJV
— Tina Nguyen (@ttinanguyen) September 21, 2022
