US EditionLas Vegas Leaders Celebrate City’s 120th Birthday with New Plans
- Las Vegas celebrated its 120th birthday on May 15, 2025, marking growth from a small desert railroad stop to a global city in Nevada.
- The city’s growth sped up following the legalization of gambling in 1931 and the debut of the Flamingo resort in 1946, with tourism boosted by several significant historical milestones.
- Local leaders, including LVCVA President and CEO Steve Hill, emphasized Las Vegas’ transformation into a premier hub for sports and entertainment, highlighted by major venues such as Allegiant Stadium and the Sphere arena.
- The valley’s population grew from approximately 120,000 in 1959 to over 2.3 million in 2025, while the city hosts events like the 2027 College Football Playoff Championship and 2028 NCAA Final Four.
- Las Vegas plans continued expansion with projects like the Vegas Loop, a $600 million convention center upgrade, and a new 33,000-seat Athletics stadium signaling sustained growth.
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Local leaders celebrate 120 years of Las Vegas and reflect on city's growth
In 1905, the City of Las Vegas looked a lot different, with no massive casinos or freeways to be seen. More than 100 years later, many are now celebrating the steps it took to make Las Vegas what it is today. Ryan Ketcham heard from local leaders about the city's growth. Local leaders celebrate 120 years of Las Vegas and reflect on city's growthHappy birthday, Las Vegas," said LVCVA President & CEO Steve Hill. The city was founded on May 15, 190…
Las Vegas leaders celebrate city’s 120th birthday with new plans
LAS VEGAS (KLAS) -- Enduring for over a century, the idea of Las Vegas was celebrated by leading figureheads who outlined their own vision for the city’s future. The 120-year anniversary of Las Vegas’ founding was toasted at the Circa Resort & Casino’s Legacy Club and hailed as an unbelievable triumph as the metro area is projected to reach 3 million residents by 2050. “Honestly, I would rather be the mayor of a community that has growth related…
R&R Partners Taps The Sphere’s Orbi to Celebrate 120 Years of Vegas
On May 15, the Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority (LVCVA) and its longtime agency of record R&R Partners (the shop behind “What Happens in Vegas Stays in Vegas”) teamed up with The Sphere for a one-of-a-kind birthday celebration. Here’s a video of the excitement. To celebrate the city’s 120th birthday, the creative minds at R&R tapped Orbi, the Sphere’s larger than life emoji, to blow out birthday candles on marquees across the city, co…
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