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Las Vegas goes large with red, white, blue — DAY IN PHOTOS

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.

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