Las Vegas locals, tourists show the city is #VegasStrong — PHOTOS
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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
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
Artists work on a mural for the 58 victims of the Sunday shooting at First Friday in Las Vegas, Friday, Oct. 6, 2017. This is the 15th anniversary of First Friday downtown Las Vegas. Bridget Bennett Las Vegas Review-Journal @Bridgetkbennett
Central Church Pastor Jud Wilhite speaks during a service at Central Church in Henderson, Saturday, Oct. 7, 2017. Bridget Bennett Las Vegas Review-Journal @Bridgetkbennett
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
First responders embrace on stage during a service at Central Church in Henderson, Saturday, Oct. 7, 2017. The service on Saturday evening was dedicated to first responders. Bridget Bennett Las Vegas Review-Journal @Bridgetkbennett
Attees join in song during a service at Central Church in Henderson, Saturday, Oct. 7, 2017. The service on Saturday evening was dedicated to first responders. Bridget Bennett Las Vegas Review-Journal @Bridgetkbennett
A man holds a "#VegasStrong" sign inside the Arts Factory during First Friday in Las Vegas, Friday, Oct. 6, 2017. This is the 15th anniversary of First Friday downtown Las Vegas. Bridget Bennett Las Vegas Review-Journal @Bridgetkbennett
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
Best friends and first responders Nashley Blais, left, and Danielle Fair hug during a service at Central Church in Henderson, Saturday, Oct. 7, 2017. The service on Saturday evening was dedicated to first responders. Bridget Bennett Las Vegas Review-Journal @Bridgetkbennett
Attees join in payer during a service at Central Church in Henderson, Saturday, Oct. 7, 2017. The service on Saturday evening was dedicated to first responders. Bridget Bennett Las Vegas Review-Journal @Bridgetkbennett
Edward Avila, left, helps light wife Glo Avila’s candle during First Friday at Las Vegas, Friday, Oct. 6, 2017. This is the 15th anniversary of First Friday downtown Las Vegas. Bridget Bennett Las Vegas Review-Journal @Bridgetkbennett
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
Steve MacWithey at First Friday in Las Vegas, Friday, Oct. 6, 2017. This is the 15th anniversary of First Friday downtown Las Vegas. Bridget Bennett Las Vegas Review-Journal @Bridgetkbennett
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 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
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
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
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
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
Attendees walk past the “Remembrance Wall” at the Community Healing Garden in Las Vegas, Saturday, Oct. 7, 2017. The city of Las Vegas dedicated the new healing garden to victims of Sunday’s shooting. Gilbert Manzano Las Vegas Review-Journal
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
Angel Maiorano, left, helps light Eward Avila’s, who lost loved ones in the shooting, candle during First Friday in Las Vegas, Friday, Oct. 6, 2017. This is the 15th anniversary of First Friday downtown Las Vegas. Bridget Bennett Las Vegas Review-Journal @Bridgetkbennett
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 Los Angeles Lakers link arms during a moment of silence for the victims of last week’s mass shooting during the opening of a preseason basketball game against the Sacramento Kings at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Sunday, Oct. 8, 2017. The Los Angeles Lakers won 75-69. Joel Angel Juarez Las Vegas Review-Journal @jajuarezphoto
Former Los Angeles Lakers’ Magic Johnson speaks honoring the victim’s of last week’s mass shooting during the opening of a preseason basketball game between the Los Angeles Lakers and the Sacramento Kings at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Sunday, Oct. 8, 2017. The Los Angeles Lakers won 75-69. Joel Angel Juarez Las Vegas Review-Journal @jajuarezphoto
The “Remembrance Wall” at the Community Healing Garden in Las Vegas, Saturday, Oct. 7, 2017. The city of Las Vegas dedicated the new healing garden to victims of Sunday’s shooting. Gilbert Manzano Las Vegas Review-Journal
The Los Angeles Lakers link arms during a moment of silence for the victims of last week’s mass shooting during the opening of a preseason basketball game against the Sacramento Kings at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Sunday, Oct. 8, 2017. The Los Angeles Lakers won 75-69. Joel Angel Juarez Las Vegas Review-Journal @jajuarezphoto
Members of Raider Nation come out before the game with roses and ribbons to pay tribute to the victims of the mass shooting in Las Vegas in Oakland, Calif., Sunday, Oct. 8, 2017. Heidi Fang Las Vegas Review-Journal @HeidiFang
Members of Raider Nation come out before the game with roses and ribbons with names of the fallen on them to pay tribute to the victims of the mass shooting in Las Vegas in Oakland, Calif., Sunday, Oct. 8, 2017. Heidi Fang Las Vegas Review-Journal @HeidiFang
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
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
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
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
Worshippers participate in a service on Sunday, Oct. 8, 2017, at Christ Church Episcopal in Las Vegas, where the Rev. Barry Vaughn said the country needs better control of firearms. "Whether you agree with me or not, I love you," Vaughn told the congregation. Chase Stevens Las Vegas Review-Journal @csstevensphoto
The Rev. Barry Vaughn, Rector, right, is embraced after a service at Christ Church Episcopal in Las Vegas on Sunday, Oct. 8, 2017. Chase Stevens Las Vegas Review-Journal @csstevensphoto
A man prays during a service led by The Rev. Barry Vaughn, Rector at Christ Church Episcopal in Las Vegas on Sunday, Oct. 8, 2017. Chase Stevens Las Vegas Review-Journal @csstevensphoto
A congregant lights a candle on Sunday, Oct. 8, 2017, at Reformation Lutheran Church in Las Vegas in honor of the victims of the Oct. 1 mass shooting. (Betsy Helfand/Las Vegas Review-Journal)
Fifty-eight doves are released outside Las Vegas City Hall on Monday, Oct. 7, 2017, in remembrance of the 58 victims who lost their lives in Sunday’s shooting. Briana Erickson Las Vegas Review-Journal
A young church attendant reads Bible passages of hope during a First African-Methodist Episcopal Church service in North Las Vegas, Sunday, Oct. 8, 2017. Elizabeth Brumley Las Vegas Review-Journal @EliPagePhoto
Church attendees link hands while the fallen Route 91 Harvest festival victims’ names are read during a First African-Methodist Episcopal Church service in North Las Vegas, Sunday, Oct. 8, 2017. Elizabeth Brumley Las Vegas Review-Journal @EliPagePhoto
Yvette Sallie links hands with other church attendees while the fallen Route 91 Harvest festival victims’ names are read during a First African-Methodist Episcopal Church service in North Las Vegas, Sunday, Oct. 8, 2017. Elizabeth Brumley Las Vegas Review-Journal @EliPagePhoto
Senior minister Rev. Ralph E. Williamson leads a prayer during a First African-Methodist Episcopal Church service in North Las Vegas, Sunday, Oct. 8, 2017. Elizabeth Brumley Las Vegas Review-Journal @EliPagePhoto
Kole Candley, 11, participates in a prayer during a First African-Methodist Episcopal Church service in North Las Vegas, Sunday, Oct. 8, 2017. Elizabeth Brumley Las Vegas Review-Journal @EliPagePhoto
Jassir Vega, 14, left, and Kole Candley, 11, right, lay their hands on Senior minister Rev. Ralph E. Williamson during a prayer at the First African-Methodist Episcopal Church in North Las Vegas, Sunday, Oct. 8, 2017. Elizabeth Brumley Las Vegas Review-Journal @EliPagePhoto
The children’s choir worships during a First African-Methodist Episcopal Church service in North Las Vegas, Sunday, Oct. 8, 2017. Elizabeth Brumley Las Vegas Review-Journal @EliPagePhoto
Marcus Weatherby, right, during a healing through celebration event at First African Methodist Episcopal Church in North Las Vegas on Sunday, Oct. 8, 2017. Chase Stevens Las Vegas Review-Journal @csstevensphoto
Attendees participate during a healing through celebration event at First African Methodist Episcopal Church in North Las Vegas on Sunday, Oct. 8, 2017. Chase Stevens Las Vegas Review-Journal @csstevensphoto
Roxana Valladares, left, reacts during a healing through celebration event at First African Methodist Episcopal Church in North Las Vegas on Sunday, Oct. 8, 2017. Chase Stevens Las Vegas Review-Journal @csstevensphoto
Roxana Valladares participates during a healing through celebration event at First African Methodist Episcopal Church in North Las Vegas on Sunday, Oct. 8, 2017. Chase Stevens Las Vegas Review-Journal @csstevensphoto
Lisa Czarny, left, lights James Ceredon’s candle during a vigil on the corner of Sahara Avenue and Las Vegas Boulevard in Las Vegas, Sunday, Oct. 8, 2017. Bridget Bennett Las Vegas Review-Journal @Bridgetkbennett
Attendees gather for vigil in honor of the victims exactly one week after the Oct. 1, 2017 mass shooting on the corner of Sahara Avenue and Las Vegas Boulevard in Las Vegas, Sunday, Oct. 8, 2017. Bridget Bennett Las Vegas Review-Journal @Bridgetkbennett
Attendees gather for vigil in honor of the victims exactly one week after the Oct. 1, 2017 mass shooting on the corner of Sahara Avenue and Las Vegas Boulevard in Las Vegas, Sunday, Oct. 8, 2017. Bridget Bennett Las Vegas Review-Journal @Bridgetkbennett
Attendees gather for vigil in honor of the victims exactly one week after the Oct. 1, 2017 mass shooting on the corner of Sahara Avenue and Las Vegas Boulevard in Las Vegas, Sunday, Oct. 8, 2017. Bridget Bennett Las Vegas Review-Journal @Bridgetkbennett
Attendees raise candles during a vigil in honor of the victims exactly one week after the mass shooting on Oct. 1, 2017, on the corner of Sahara Avenue and Las Vegas Boulevard in Las Vegas, Sunday, Oct. 8, 2017. Bridget Bennett Las Vegas Review-Journal @Bridgetkbennett
Attendees raise candles during a vigil in honor of the victims exactly one week after the mass shooting on Oct. 1, 2017, on the corner of Sahara Avenue and Las Vegas Boulevard in Las Vegas, Sunday, Oct. 8, 2017. Bridget Bennett Las Vegas Review-Journal @Bridgetkbennett
Chelsey Kade lights a candle during a vigil on the corner of Sahara Avenue and Las Vegas Boulevard in Las Vegas, Sunday, Oct. 8, 2017. Bridget Bennett Las Vegas Review-Journal @Bridgetkbennett
Attendees gather for vigil in honor of the victims exactly one week after the Oct. 1, 2017 mass shooting on the corner of Sahara Avenue and Las Vegas Boulevard in Las Vegas, Sunday, Oct. 8, 2017. Bridget Bennett Las Vegas Review-Journal @Bridgetkbennett
The Las Vegas Strip marquees go dark to honor the 58 victims who were killed during the mass shooting at the Route 91 Harvest Festival last week, Sunday, Oct. 8, 2017. Erik Verduzco/Las Vegas Review-Journal
Lights from the Luxor are turned off as some lights along the Strip turned black at 10:05 p.m. for 11 minutes marking exactly one week after the mass shooting at the Route 91 Harvest Festival in Las Vegas, Sunday, Oct. 8, 2017. Joel Angel Juarez Las Vegas Review-Journal @jajuarezphoto
People gather as some lights along the Strip turned off at 10:05 p.m. for 11 minutes marking exactly one week after the mass shooting at the Route 91 Harvest Festival in Las Vegas, Sunday, Oct. 8, 2017. Joel Angel Juarez Las Vegas Review-Journal @jajuarezphoto
Andrew Fusaro, 23, left, and Kristy-Marie Hoff, 32, right, both of Las Vegas, hug as some lights along the Strip turned off at 10:05 p.m. for 11 minutes marking exactly one week after the mass shooting at the Route 91 Harvest Festival in Las Vegas, Sunday, Oct. 8, 2017. Joel Angel Juarez Las Vegas Review-Journal @jajuarezphoto
Kristy-Marie Hoff, 32, center, Andrew Fusaro, 23, center, and Sean Kelly, 42, right hug as some lights along the Strip turned off at 10:05 p.m. for 11 minutes marking exactly one week after the mass shooting at the Route 91 Harvest Festival in Las Vegas, Sunday, Oct. 8, 2017. Joel Angel Juarez Las Vegas Review-Journal @jajuarezphoto
The Las Vegas Strip after marquees went dark to honor the 58 victims who were killed during the mass shooting at the Route 91 Harvest Festival last week, Sunday, Oct. 8, 2017. Erik Verduzco/Las Vegas Review-Journal
Las Vegas locals and tourists alike have come together to show that the city is #VegasStrong in remembrance of the 58 people killed during the mass shooting at the Route 91 Harvest country music festival on Oct. 1.
Thousands have waited to pay their respects at a memorial at the “Welcome to Fabulous Las Vegas” sign, and dedications were prominent at various sporting events over the weekend.
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