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September 29, 2015 - 5:38 pm
 
Clark County Public Works employee Marc Olson places one of the first street signs following the dedication ceremony for Sammy Davis Jr. Drive on Tuesday, Sept. 29, 2015, in Las Vegas. The Davis family joined Clark County Commissioner Chris Giunchigliani, whose district includes the street, other county commissioners and Josh Elliott, who advocated for the change, in a ceremony at the intersection of Sammy Davis Jr., Frank Sinatra and Dean Martin
Josh Elliott, who advocated for the change, speaks at the dedication ceremony to rename a section of South Industrial Road as Sammy Davis Jr. Drive on Tuesday, Sept. 29, 2015, in Las Vegas. The Davis family joined Clark County Commissioner Chris Giunchigliani, whose district includes the street, other county commissioners and Elliott, in a ceremony at the intersection of Sammy Davis Jr., Frank Sinatra and Dean Martin drives. Mark Damon/Las Vegas
Longtime Las Vegas civil rights activist Ruby Duncan enjoys the dedication ceremony as the first street sign is unveiled for Sammy Davis Jr. Drive on Tuesday, Sept. 29, 2015, in Las Vegas. The Davis family joined Clark County Commissioner Chris Giunchigliani, whose district includes the street, other county commissioners and Josh Elliott, who advocated for the change, in a ceremony at the intersection of Sammy Davis Jr., Frank Sinatra and Dean Ma
Actors Erik Estrada, left, and Adrian Zmed share a light moment during a dedication ceremony as the first street sign is unveiled for Sammy Davis Jr. Drive on Tuesday, Sept. 29, 2015, in Las Vegas. The Davis family joined Clark County Commissioner Chris Giunchigliani, whose district includes the street, other county commissioners and Josh Elliott, who advocated for the change, in a ceremony at the intersection of Sammy Davis Jr., Frank Sinatra an
Clark County Commissioner Chris Giunchigliani, center, speaks Tuesday, Sept. 29, 2015, at the dedication ceremony for Sammy Davis Jr. Drive in Las Vegas. The Davis family joined Giunchigliani, whose district includes the street, other county commissioners and Josh Elliott, who advocated for the change, in a ceremony at the intersection of Sammy Davis Jr., Frank Sinatra and Dean Martin drives. Mark Damon/Las Vegas News Bureau
Clark County Commissioner Lawrence Weekly, center, speaks Tuesday, Sept. 29, 2015, at the dedication ceremony for Sammy Davis Jr. Drive in Las Vegas. The Davis family joined County Commissioner Chris Giunchigliani, whose district includes the street, other county commissioners and Josh Elliott, who advocated for the change, in a ceremony at the intersection of Sammy Davis Jr., Frank Sinatra and Dean Martin drives. Mark Damon/Las Vegas News Bureau
Manny Davis, left, son of Sammy Davis, Jr., poses with actor Erik Estrada during the Tuesday, Sept. 29, 2015, dedication ceremony for Sammy Davis Jr. Drive in Las Vegas. The Davis family joined Clark County Commissioner Chris Giunchigliani, whose district includes the street, other county commissioners and Josh Elliott, who advocated for the change, in a ceremony at the intersection of Sammy Davis Jr., Frank Sinatra and Dean Martin drives. Mark D
Actors and ‘80s TV stars Adrian Zmed, left, and Erik Estrada get together for Zmed‘s selfie during a dedication ceremony as the first street sign is unveiled Tuesday, Sept. 29, 2015, for Sammy Davis Jr. Drive in Las Vegas. The Davis family joined Clark County Commissioner Chris Giunchigliani, whose district includes the street, other county commissioners and Josh Elliott, who advocated for the change, in a ceremony at the intersection of Sammy Da
Family members and dignitaries are showered with confetti as the first street sign is unveiled for Sammy Davis Jr. Drive on Tuesday, Sept. 29, 2015, in Las Vegas. The Davis family joined Clark County Commissioner Chris Giunchigliani, whose district includes the street, other county commissioners and Josh Elliott, who advocated for the change, in a ceremony at the intersection of Sammy Davis Jr., Frank Sinatra and Dean Martin drives. Mark Damon/La
Clark County Commissioner Chris Giunchigliani, left, whose district includes the street, and Josh Elliott, who advocated for the change, pose for a photo during the dedication ceremony for Sammy Davis Jr. Drive on Tuesday, Sept. 29, 2015, in Las Vegas. The Davis family joined Giunchigliani and Elliott in a ceremony at the intersection of Sammy Davis Jr., Frank Sinatra and Dean Martin drives. Mark Damon/Las Vegas News Bureau
Manny Davis, center, son of Sammy Davis Jr., enjoys the embrace of his godmother, Bonnie Sher, as he poses with radio personality Jonathan Scott during the dedication ceremony for Sammy Davis Jr. Drive on Tuesday, Sept. 29, 2015, in Las Vegas. The Davis family joined Clark County Commissioner Chris Giunchigliani, whose district includes the street, other county commissioners and Josh Elliott, who advocated for the change, in a ceremony at the int
Tracey Davis, center, daughter of Sammy Davis, Jr. speaks at a dedication ceremony as the first street sign is unveiled for Sammy Davis Jr. Drive on Tuesday, Sept, 29, 2015, in Las Vegas. The Davis family joined Clark County Commissioner Chris Giunchigliani, whose district includes the street, other county commissioners and Josh Elliott, who advocated for the change, in a ceremony at the intersection of Sammy Davis Jr., Frank Sinatra and Dean Mar
Manny Davis, left, son of Sammy Davis, Jr., meets Las Vegas civil rights activist Ruby Duncan at the dedication ceremony as the first street sign is unveiled for Sammy Davis Jr. Drive on Tuesday, Sept, 29, 2015, in Las Vegas. The Davis family joined Clark County Commissioner Chris Giunchigliani, whose district includes the street, other county commissioners and Josh Elliott, who advocated for the change, in a ceremony at the intersection of Samm
Clark County Commissioner Lawrence Weekly, center, speaks Tuesday, Sept. 29, 2015, at the dedication ceremony for Sammy Davis Jr. Drive in Las Vegas. The Davis family joined Commissioner Chris Giunchigliani, whose district includes the street, other county commissioners and Josh Elliott, who advocated for the change, in a ceremony at the intersection of Sammy Davis Jr., Frank Sinatra and Dean Martin drives. Mark Damon/Las Vegas News Bureau
Actor Erik Estrada, right, "photobombs" a group photo of, from left, actor Antonio Fargas; Manny Davis, son of Sammy Davis Jr.; entertainer Clint Holmes; and radio personality Jonathan Scott at the dedication ceremony for Sammy Davis Jr. Drive on Tuesday, Sept. 29, 2015, in Las Vegas. The Davis family joined Clark County Commissioner Chris Giunchigliani, whose district includes the street, other county commissioners and Josh Elliott, who advocate
Manny Davis, left, son of Sammy Davis, Jr., is greeted by Clark County Commissioner Steve Sisolak after speaking Tuesday, Sept. 29, 2015, at the dedication ceremony for Sammy Davis Jr. Drive in Las Vegas. The Davis family joined Clark County Commissioner Chris Giunchigliani, whose district includes the street, other county commissioners and Josh Elliott, who advocated for the change, in a ceremony at the intersection of Sammy Davis Jr., Frank Sin
Tracey Davis, left, and Manny Davis, children of Sammy Davis, Jr., pose at a dedication ceremony as the first street sign is unveiled for Sammy Davis Jr. Drive on Tuesday, Sept. 29, 2015, in Las Vegas. The Davis family joined Clark County Commissioner Chris Giunchigliani, whose district includes the street, other county commissioners and Josh Elliott, who advocated for the change, in a ceremony at the intersection of Sammy Davis Jr., Frank Sinatr
Manny Davis, son of Sammy Davis, Jr., speaks Tuesday, Sept. 29, 2015, during the dedication ceremony for Sammy Davis Jr. Drive in Las Vegas. The Davis family joined Clark County Commissioner Chris Giunchigliani, whose district includes the street, other county commissioners and Josh Elliott, who advocated for the change, in a ceremony at the intersection of Sammy Davis Jr., Frank Sinatra and Dean Martin drives. Mark Damon/Las Vegas News Bureau
Family members and dignitaries pose during the dedication ceremony as the first street sign is unveiled for Sammy Davis Jr. Drive on Tuesday, Sept. 29, 2015, in Las Vegas. The Davis family joined Clark County Commissioner Chris Giunchigliani, whose district includes the street, other county commissioners and Josh Elliott, who advocated for the change, in a ceremony at the intersection of Sammy Davis Jr., Frank Sinatra and Dean Martin drives. Mark

The first street sign for Sammy Davis Jr. Drive was unveiled in Las Vegas on Tuesday during a dedication that attracted family members, celebrities and other dignitaries.

The ceremony at the intersection of Sammy Davis Jr., Frank Sinatra and Dean Martin drives showered confetti over the crowd.

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